Spring is almost here, and March brings a strong lineup of celestial highlights. It begins with the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, followed by rare planetary pairings and a razor-thin crescent Moon meeting Venus on the Spring Equinox. A new set of Quests will guide you to the season’s best deep-sky targets, and we’re spotlighting our first-ever Gravity Guild cohort. We’re also featuring the nearby star system at the center of Project Hail Mary , just as it prepares for its

Right now, a comet is streaking through our corner of the Solar System, putting on a show that no human will ever see again. Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is a frozen relic from the outermost edges of our Solar System that swung close to the Sun in January and is now on its way out. Forever. And if you point a telescope in the right direction over the next few weeks, you can watch it go. Observation by Zorac of England on Slooh Discovered by Accident While Hunting Asteroids On

Living in a world that often feels overwhelming and intense, February offers us a reminder of what binds us together. This month, we honor the power of connection, celebrating the brilliance of women who have illuminated our understanding of the cosmos on International Women in Science Day , reflecting on our shared home as we mark The Pale Blue Dot Day , and embracing the universal language of love on Valentine's Day. As we welcome the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse,

In honor of the spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse on 03.03.2026, Slooh is hosting a Lunar Eclipse Poetry Contest ! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore science through creative writing and poetically express what you've learned about this rare celestial event. What We're Looking For: Poems that are thoughtful, scientifically informed, and emotionally evocative. Poets are encouraged to explore any poetic style—haiku, free verse, rhyming couplets, or experimental forms—but

Today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a program I've been excited about for months: Gravity Guild . As President of Slooh, I get to see thousands of students using our telescopes every day. And while it's incredible to watch the Gravity Points accumulate and the observations roll in, what really stands out to me are the students who go beyond just using the platform - they build community, help others, create amazing content, and genuinely lead. These are the students