Astronomy - activities

Geminids: a beautiful shower of shooting stars to be seen in the sky in December

A shower of shooting stars will be visible in the French skies before Christmas on the nights of December 4 to 20, 2024, peaking on the 14th. Get ready to admire the beauty of this starry sky!

Super Beaver Moon: the last full moon of the year, when and why the name?

We've been lucky again in 2024, with four Supermoons to watch! This November 15, the last full moon of its kind of the year will rise in the sky!

Lunar All-Nighter: projection of Méliès' Moon Trip accompanied by an orchestra

Discover the moon in all its facets on November 9, 2024 at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris with lectures and a screening of Georges Méliès' legendary "Voyage dans la lune", accompanied by an orchestra.

Orionids: dates for admiring this autumnal shower of shooting stars

Until November 7, 2024, a shower of shooting stars can be seen in the French sky. These are the Orionids, meteors that pass through the Orion constellation every year. Look up to the sky and admire the spectacle, if the weather holds out!

Super Hunter Moon: the biggest full moon of the year to discover! Why this name?

Astronomers beware, the biggest full moon of the year arrives on the night of Wednesday October 16 to 17, 2024 and will last around 3 days. Nicknamed the Harvest Super Moon, do you know why? We tell you all about this not-to-be-missed sky date.

The comet of the century, Tsuchinshan-Atlas, visible to the naked eye! How and when can you see it?

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, dubbed the comet of the century, has been visible to the naked eye in the northern hemisphere since Friday October 11, 2024. Still observable until Monday October 21, it offers a fascinating spectacle just after sunset. We give you all the tips you need to admire or even photograph it.

New aurora borealis this weekend in France after a powerful solar flare?

Our Sun, in fine form in recent months, triggered one of the biggest solar flares of its cycle on Thursday October 3, 2024! If the weather holds out, we can look forward to more aurora borealis at our latitudes this weekend!

A second moon for the earth for two months, we tell you why!

Two moons for the price of one - that's what we'll be able to observe from September 29, 2024 around the Earth. The recently discovered asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by the Earth "s gravity for 56 days, until November 25, 2024. Invisible to the naked eye, but with the right equipment, this asteroid will not complete a full orbit around our planet before returning to its orbit around the Sun.

Full Harvest Moon: images of the exceptional Super Moon with partial eclipse

On the night of September 17-18, a Super Harvest Moon lit up the sky, accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse. This rare event attracted the attention of astronomers and enthusiasts alike. We take a look back at this rare event in pictures.

Autumn equinox: what does it mean and why does it begin on September 22, 2024?

The autumnal equinox begins this year on Sunday, September 22, 2024. But what exactly is the autumnal equinox, and why does it start this year at 12:43 precisely? We answer.

The first Super Moon of the year will light up the sky: date and explanations

The first Super Moon of the year is about to light up the sky on August 19, 2024. This annual phenomenon, known as a "sturgeon" full moon, gives the impression of a larger-than-usual star.

The best places to see shooting stars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights occur throughout the year. These stars can be admired if the weather allows it, in places where pollution is less. But where to find these rare pearls in Paris and Ile-de-France?

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Vayres-sur-Essonne (91): sky observation and meteorite sales

The Astroclub de Vayres-sur-Essonne is once again taking part in Nuits des Etoiles 2024, with free observations open to all, from August 9 to 11. An opportunity to learn all about astronomy!

Nuits des Etoiles 2024 in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (91)

On the occasion of the Nuits des Étoiles 2024, the Au bout des Étoiles association invites you to observe the sky in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, on the night of August 2 to 3, 2024. It's also a great opportunity to meet members of the association and become an astronomer for the evening!

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Jardin Fertile in Montrouge (92)

For the Nuits des Etoiles 2024, the City of Montrouge is inviting the curious to the Fertile Garden for a free night of stargazing, on the night of August 10-11, 2024.

Nuits des Etoiles 2024 in Bois de Morval, Cléry-en-Vexin (95)

Why not head to the woods on August 9, 2024 for an evening under the stars? Members of the Planète Sciences Ile-de-France association await you in the Bois de Morval for Nuits des étoiles!

Nuits des Etoiles 2024 in Beaumont-sur-Oise (95): hikes, games and sky observation

The Club astro Albiréo 95 invites the curious to take a look at the sky over Beaumont-sur-Oise, on the night of August 10-11, 2024, during the Nuits des Etoiles, a series of free events open to all.

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at the Uranoscope de l'Île-de-France (77)

For the Nuit des Étoiles (Night of the Stars), astronomy enthusiasts will meet up at the Uranoscope de l'Île-de-France, in Seine-et-Marne, from August 9 to 11, 2024! It's the perfect opportunity to observe the stars with professional equipment.

Nuits des Etoiles 2024 at Vaux le Pénil (77)

From August 9 to 11, 2024, the Club d'éducation canine de Vaux le Pénil will be hosting three star-gazing evenings for the Nuits des Etoiles.

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Breuillet stadium (91): sky observation and photo exhibition

On the occasion of Nuits des Étoiles 2024, Breuillet's astronomy club invites you to admire the stars at the town's stadium on the night of August 9, and to discover a photo exhibition.