Falling from Stars

Discover the wonders of the night sky with expert guides, tips, and a vibrant community of stargazers.

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Welcome to Falling from Stars, your premier source for everything related to stargazing and celestial events. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the constellations or an experienced astronomer seeking the latest deep-sky discoveries, we have something for everyone. Explore our guides, join our workshops, and become part of a community that shares a passion for the night sky.

Our website offers a wide range of resources, including in-depth articles on meteor showers, astrophotography techniques, and the mythology of the stars. We also provide calendars for upcoming celestial events so you never miss a shooting star or a planetary alignment.

Dive into our blog where we share personal stories from our stargazing adventures, tips for observing, and the latest news from the world of astronomy. Whether you prefer reading in English or French, we've got you covered.

Falling from Stars

Stargazing Workshops Stargazing Workshops Join our interactive stargazing workshops and learn to navigate the night sky with confidence. Blog en Français Blog en Français Read our latest articles and guides about stargazing, in French. A Stargazing Trip to Mont Saint-Michel A Stargazing Trip to Mont Saint-Michel Discover the dark skies over this historic site and our observations of the Milky Way. The Chocolate Galaxy: A Sweet Cosmic Journey The Chocolate Galaxy: A Sweet Cosmic Journey Explore the richness of our galaxy with this fun guide to deep-sky objects. The King's Galaxy: Navigating the Winter Sky The King's Galaxy: Navigating the Winter Sky How to find the brightest constellations visible in winter nights. First Astrophotography Workshops First Astrophotography Workshops Our beginner workshops on how to capture stunning images of the night sky. Planetary Feast: Observing Jupiter and Saturn Planetary Feast: Observing Jupiter and Saturn A guide to observing the giant planets with a small telescope. Carrot Nebula and Cosmic Flowers Carrot Nebula and Cosmic Flowers Finding the beautiful emission nebulae in the spring sky. How to Start Your Astronomy Blog How to Start Your Astronomy Blog Share your passion for the stars with our guide to creating an astronomy blog. Vine of Stars: Summer Constellations Vine of Stars: Summer Constellations Discover the Summer Triangle and its surrounding constellations. Stellar Menu: Meteor Showers & Comets Stellar Menu: Meteor Showers & Comets A calendar of major meteor showers for the year. Photo Challenge: Star Trails Photo Challenge: Star Trails Join our Instagram challenge and share your best star trail photos. Chocolate Cosmos: A Sweet Galaxy Chocolate Cosmos: A Sweet Galaxy Delve into the mysterious dark regions of the night sky. Brownie Galaxy: Rich in Stars Brownie Galaxy: Rich in Stars Observing the Andromeda Galaxy and its companion galaxies. Oreo Cups: Binary Star Systems Oreo Cups: Binary Star Systems Learn about binary stars and how to observe them. Biscuit Skies: Meteor Showers Biscuit Skies: Meteor Showers The Perseids and Geminids: when and how to watch. Apricot Sky: The Zodiacal Light Apricot Sky: The Zodiacal Light Understanding the faint glow of the zodiacal light. Marble Sky: Galaxies and Nebulae Marble Sky: Galaxies and Nebulae A tour of the most beautiful deep-sky objects for small telescopes. Cheesecake Moon: Lunar Observation Cheesecake Moon: Lunar Observation How to observe the moon's craters, seas, and mountains. Mille-Feuille Universe: Layers of Stars Mille-Feuille Universe: Layers of Stars Exploring the structure of our Milky Way and beyond. Blog in English Blog in English Read our latest articles and guides about stargazing, in English. Marbled Cake Universe Marbled Cake Universe A beginner's guide to understanding constellations. Blackout Cake Challenge: Total Solar Eclipse Blackout Cake Challenge: Total Solar Eclipse Everything you need to know about observing a total solar eclipse. Fresh Salad of Stars: Spring Galaxies Fresh Salad of Stars: Spring Galaxies Spring is galaxy season! Here are the best targets. Falling from Stars Community Dishes Falling from Stars Community Dishes A tribute to our Instagram community's best astrophotography. My 30th Birthday Under the Stars My 30th Birthday Under the Stars Celebrating a milestone with a stargazing party. Pesto Star Pasta Pesto Star Pasta Cooking under the stars: a fun activity for the whole family. Raspberry Sky: Celebrating Mom’s Birthday Raspberry Sky: Celebrating Mom’s Birthday A heartwarming story of gifting a telescope. Strawberry Moon Observation Strawberry Moon Observation The phenomenon of the Strawberry Moon and how to photograph it. The Almighty Zaatar Nebula The Almighty Zaatar Nebula Discovering the beauty of reflection nebulae. Sweet Views: Photographing the Milky Way Sweet Views: Photographing the Milky Way Tips for capturing the Milky Way's core with a DSLR. Artistic Scrambled Stars Artistic Scrambled Stars Creative astrophotography: painting with stars. Oreo Cupcakes: Double Stars Oreo Cupcakes: Double Stars Observing double stars and multiple star systems. Molecular Mille-Feuille of Stars Molecular Mille-Feuille of Stars The chemistry of stars: understanding stellar spectra. Hummus Star: Variable Stars Hummus Star: Variable Stars A guide to observing variable stars and their light curves. Mango Strawberry Smoothie: Solar Observing Mango Strawberry Smoothie: Solar Observing Safe solar observing techniques for sunspots and transits. A Two-Day Journey to a Dark Sky Site A Two-Day Journey to a Dark Sky Site Our trip to a remote location with perfect stargazing conditions. Lebanese Baba Ghanouj: Lunar Eclipses Lebanese Baba Ghanouj: Lunar Eclipses When and how to watch the next lunar eclipse. Orange Blossom Water Mille-Feuille: Comets Orange Blossom Water Mille-Feuille: Comets Upcoming comets and tips for observing these celestial wanderers. Carrot Pecan Cake for Easter: Spring Equinox Carrot Pecan Cake for Easter: Spring Equinox The significance of the equinox and how to celebrate with stargazing. Grape Vine Leaves: Autumn Constellations Grape Vine Leaves: Autumn Constellations Constellations visible in the autumn sky and their mythology. Best Chocolate Cake: The Perseids Best Chocolate Cake: The Perseids A complete guide to watching the Perseid meteor shower. Apricot Pistachio Lemon Cake: Summer Triangle Apricot Pistachio Lemon Cake: Summer Triangle Exploring the Summer Triangle asterism and its treasures. Best Cheesecake: Red Planet Mars Best Cheesecake: Red Planet Mars Observing Mars at opposition and understanding its features. Lemon Poppy Seeds Loaf: Moon Phases Lemon Poppy Seeds Loaf: Moon Phases A detailed guide to lunar phases and their effect on observing. Nutella Atayef: The Milky Way’s Center Nutella Atayef: The Milky Way’s Center How to locate the galactic center and what you can see. Tips to Create Your Astronomy Blog Tips to Create Your Astronomy Blog Start sharing your passion: a step-by-step guide to launching an astronomy blog.