2020 October 21 How big are the Planets?
Tutong – Mars, Saturn and Jupiter have reached opposition and shine extra bright in the evening sky in October 2020. How large the planets appear in the sky, as seen
2020 Oct 18 Planet Mars at Post-Opposition
A close-up view of Mars from Brunei Darussalam tonight, October 18, 2020 – after a week from opposition and closest to Earth, the red planet is still best viewable in
2020 Sep 26 International Observe the Moon Night 2020
International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science
2020 Sep 18 Safar New Moon Crescent
Alhamdulillah, the Hilal of Safar 1442H has been sighted at Maghrib today, Friday, 18 September 2020 from Brunei Darussalam.
2020 Sep 12 Stargazing at HAGAP
Bandar Seri Begawan – About 15 children guests at Homestay Alai Gayoh Anak Pulau (HAGAP), Tutong, were treated to an amazing night for stargazing on September 12, 2020. The stargazing
2020 Aug 29 Stargazing at Warisan Puk Balaban
Stargazing and camping go hand in hand to enjoy the beauty of our universe. More than 30 students of Tanjong Maya secondary school enjoyed their ultimate first time stargazing experience
2020 Aug 12 Perseids Meteor Shower
Bandar Seri Begawan – Members of the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) have caught glimpse of shooting stars in the night skies above the Temburong, despite of the clouds,
When is the Best Time to See the Milky Way from Brunei?
Our Solar System is located in a barred spiral galaxy. If you look to the centre of the galaxy (top left of the above picture), you will find a higher
2020 May 07 Brightest and Biggest mid-Ramadan Full Moon Rises in the Night Sky Over Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan – Tonight’s full moon was a Supermoon which is astronomically known as the perigee-syzygy. It occurs when the full moon is directly opposite the sun and at
Comet SWAN (C/2020 F8) is Brightening Rapidly
UPDATE (Thursday, 07 May 2020): A possible naked-eye outburst of Comet SWAN! Despite of bright moonlight and thin clouds, Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) is still visible from Brunei just before
2020 Apr 23 Video Captures Bright Lyrid Meteor Shower from Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan – A few bright streaks of fireballs produced by the Lyrids were spotted in the early hours today, April 23, 2020.
2020 Apr 17 A Spectacular Cosmic Parade
Bandar Seri Begawan – Three planets and moon all aligned and visible to the naked eyes before dawn today, Friday, April 17, 2020. Here are some amazing moments caught by