Galaxies on Instagram: "On a clear, dark night with no light pollution, the human eye can see about 2,500 to 3,000 stars at once from any one location on Earth. That’s out of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 visible to the naked eye total (since half the sky is below the horizon). If you use binoculars or a telescope, that number jumps into the hundreds of thousands to millions, depending on the equipment and conditions. But with just your eyes, around 3,000 max is what you’ll see under perfect skies."

Space | Cosmos | Galaxy on Instagram: "How big is the sun compared to the Earth? Well, see for yourself 🤯 Let's explore @spaceinnutshell ❤️ Video Credits: spaceslices The Sun is an awe-inspiring celestial object that serves as the central powerhouse of our solar system. Its immense size in comparison to Earth is truly staggering and is a testament to the grandeur of the universe. Let's dive into a detailed analysis of the true size of the Sun compared to the Earth: 👉🏽Diameter: The Sun's diame

New Scientist on Instagram: "Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower next week 💫⁠ ⁠ The Orionids meteor shower, peaking on October 21, 2025, is a spectacular celestial event caused by debris from Halley's Comet, offering a chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. This year the peak of meteor shower coincides with a new moon so it'll be easier to see it streak across the night sky. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to learn more ⁠ ⁠ #meteorshower #skywatch #stargaxzing #orionids #space

Star Walk 2 — Best Astronomy App 💫 on Instagram: "Venus vanishes behind the Moon! 🌘🌟 On September 19, from 10:34 to 14:26 GMT, enjoy the lunar occultation of Venus. Visible to the naked eye, though binoculars make the event even more exciting. Watch the video for details! 👀 #venus #moon #stargazing #StarWalk #astronomy"

Astro Alexandra on Instagram: "TWO comets in the night sky this week alongside the Orionids meteor shower and the new moon! #space #astronomy #nasa #science"

Science Vice on Instagram: "The Rare Comet You Can See This October" "For the first time in 15,000 years, Comet Lemmon will light up our skies this October! ☄️✨ Traveling all the way from the mysterious Oort Cloud, it will be visible from October 21 to November 8. In India, look towards the northeast about 2 hours after sunset. 🌌 Don’t miss it – the next chance will be thousands of years away!" #reels #knowledge #space #fpyシ゚ #secrets #2025trends #nasa #science #DidYouKnow #comet #asteroids #vi

Cleo Abram on Instagram: "Our solar system is on a collision course. Yep. Here’s what you need to know… These visuals are from the American Museum of Natural History’s incredible show, Encounters in the Milky Way. It’s incredible. Go watch it! #history #sky #space #timelapse #animation"