Skywatchers are in for a spectacular celestial event as Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the night sky. Often referred to as a "cosmic kiss," the rare conjunction will create one of the brightest and most striking astronomical sights visible to the naked eye. This report explains when and where to watch the event, why it happens, and what makes the Venus-Jupiter pairing so special for astronomy enthusiasts.

Venus & Jupiter Gather for 'Cosmic Kiss' | Astrologers Call It an Auspicious Shift 

The Night Sky's Biggest Show: Venus And Jupiter Unite

A stunning drone show under the theme "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen" was held above Shenzhen Bay Park in China on September 26. A total of 10,197 drones were used for the show and two Guinness World Records – "The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)" and "The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones" – were made.

Watch: China's stunning display of more than 10,000 drones set two world records

In what can be called a double treat for the sky gazers, the night sky was filled with aurora borealis as the Perseid meteor shower started and meteors passed through the sky on August 12 (Monday).

Watch: Mesmerising Perseid meteor shower and magical auroras fill night sky

It is normal for Earthlings to expect the Moon to shine high in the night sky but what if it disappears after drifting away from the Earth? A new study has found that the Moon is slowly moving away from the Earth and it is likely to change the relationship between the planet and its only natural satellite.

Moon is going far away from the Earth. Will it disappear soon from night sky?

The night sky from California to Texas was lit up a little extraordinarily last week when a mysterious and slow-moving fireball traversed through it, leaving people puzzled about its identity.

Watch: Mysterious fireball flies through night sky from California to Texas. People say it was...

The world is gearing up for a mesmerising celestial event this month when the planet will receive a double meteor shower. On July 30, the night sky will be sparkly lit by not one but two annual meteor showers that will take place simultaneously.

Night sky to dazzle with a double meteor shower in July. Here's how to watch this celestial event

For the first time since 1946, a dim star - which is 3,000 light-years from our solar system - will be visible in the night sky among other constellations and one will be able to see it with naked eyes.

Night skies to get a 'new star' soon. Here's how you can see Blaze Star with naked eyes

Early Tuesday morning (April 2), skywatchers across Southern California were astonished to capture streaks of sparkling light on camera. The fiery illumination, potentially resulting from falling debris, emerged around 1:45 am, with sightings reported across a broad expanse including Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

WATCH: Mysterious streak of light over Southern California sky puzzles onlookers

Researchers in Italy have recently found detailed maps of the night sky dating back to more than 2,400 years ago. According to a study published in the journal Astronomical Notes on November 22, researchers excavated a map carved into a circular white stone at an ancient fort in northeastern Italy.

Researchers discover 2,400-year-old celestial map which shows a star that is now dead

In a first, scientists have detected a soft green glow in the night sky of Mars that can be seen with our human eyes. The European Space Agency's (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter mission while orbiting around Mars spotted the Martian night sky filled with light in the optical spectrum.

In a first, scientists detect eerie green glow in night sky of Mars

A new satellite has turned into one of the brightest things present in the night sky and has sparked concerns regarding the future of astronomy among scientists.

Humans have done the impossible! The brightest object in the sky now is not a celestial body anymore

Skywatchers assemble! Saturn, the giant ringed planet might make its best appearance of 2023 this weekend. The sixth planet will be the brightest and best placed (as seen from Earth) during this time, which will be a delight to skywatchers’ eyes.

Skywatchers alert! Saturn will make its brightest and biggest appearance this weekend. Here's how to watch it

People in different parts of the world were treated to the wonderful sight of the stunning Strawberry Moon which glistened in the night sky over the weekend. The Strawberry Moon was captured by people rising above the Empire State Building, behind Stonehenge and at various other places.

'Strawberry Moon' illuminates night sky. Here's how this full moon got its name

In Pics | Milky Way Photographer of the Year

Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see the cosmos in the night sky may vanish in just 20 years because of light pollution. “The night sky is part of our environment and it would be a major deprivation if the next generation never got to see it, just as it would be if they never saw a bird’s nest,” said Martin Rees, the British astronomer royal, while speaking to The Guardian.

Stars to become invisible to our eyes in two decades due to light pollution, warn scientists

In yet another UFO sighting in the US, several people were spooked on seeing a bright ball of light in night sky in the state of Missouri on May 16. The UFO seems to have moved across the sky for an hour.

UFO sighting: Several onlookers get spooked on spotting bright light in night sky in US

Between the night of May 30 and the early morning of May 31, the sky would be lit-up with a brief, but, intense meteor display, thanks to a comet that split apart in 1995 and is apparently still fragmenting.

In a week, sky might be lit up with most powerful meteor shower in generations

A blazing streak of light could be witnessed in the night sky in many districts of Indian state of Maharashtra, an ANI report said. In what appears to be a #meteor shower was witnessed over the skies of #Nagpur & several other parts of India.

Meteor shower or rocket re-entry? Blazing streak of light witnessed in night sky in Indian state   

One of the largest 'Christmas trees' in the world was lit up on Monday (December 7) in the medieval Italian town of Gubbio, a tradition dating back 40 years in which the entire slope of Mount Ingino is lit up with lights in the shape of a tree.

Giant Christmas tree display lights up Italian mountain

Italy's Mount Etna continued to erupt and spew lava from its crater on Tuesday as Christmas night fell. Spectacular eruptions lit up the sky and rivers of smoking red lava streamed down the slope of the southeast crater.

Watch: Italy's Mount Etna spews lava on Christmas day

Over four in five people on Earth, and virtually all of Europe and the US, see almost no stars at night

Global light pollution blurs starry nights

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