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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.

Sky weather: will the northern lights return to France this week?

Our Sun, in fine form over the last few days, has triggered new eruptions from a large sunspot, raising hopes of new aurora borealis?

A blue Super Moon, the second full moon of the month, will light up the sky this Thursday.

After the first two Super Moons of the summer, it's the turn of the so-called "Blue Moon" to make its appearance in our skies, on the evening of August 31, 2023. This second full moon in the same month doesn't happen every year, making it a slightly rarer event.

Astronomy: observe Venus, very bright and visible to the naked eye this Sunday evening

This Sunday, July 9, look to the sky as soon as night falls! If the weather's right, make the most of it, because Venus, also known as the Shepherd's Star, will be particularly bright and visible to the naked eye for a few hours.

Meteor shower in the sky "it's more interesting at 5 a.m.-ish" an expert says

This week, look up! Lyrid meteor shower will be visible all around the world including Paris and France from April 16 to 26, 2020. Let’s tell you more on this astronomic phenomenon that is always such a pleasure to see.