Day and Night World Map
The current position of the Sun on a world map
Meteor Showers
When Can You See Shooting Stars?
- Quadrantids (January)
- Lyrids (April)
- Eta Aquarids (May)
- Perseids (August)
- Draconids (October)
- Orionids (October)
- Leonids (November)
- Geminids (December)
- Ursids (December)
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The Sky & Planets
The Sky Tonight
Which planets are visible in the night sky from your location.
Planets: Distance, Size & Brightness
Planet Sizes and Order
How large are the planets and what is their order from the Sun?
Moon Phase Chart
Moon phases visualized in real time, the past, or the future.
What Are Comets?
Comets are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Primarily made of dust and ice, many have a tail (coma) and are thought to be remnants of the formation of the Solar System.
