Guiding & Tracking

Discover how Paranal’s unique location captures breathtaking sky phenomena. Learn what makes its night sky so special and how recent events light up the universe.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 28, 2026

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 109 km south of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 28, 2026

Find out the exact time of tonight’s lunar eclipse and how to view it. Details on timing, visibility, and what to expect.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 28, 2026

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 145 km north of Caluula, Somalia, causing initial reports of shaking but no confirmed casualties or major damage yet.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 27, 2026

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Details are still emerging.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 27, 2026

Market activity suggests a question about whether the maximum temperature will reach 94-95°F on August 26, 2026, with ongoing uncertainty about long-term weather predictions.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 26, 2026

GDELT records Vera Rubin Observatory mentions at 23 times baseline, reflecting worldwide attention to the telescope’s first images and upcoming survey.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 26, 2026

Tropical Storm Saudel is approaching Japan’s coast; authorities are monitoring its path closely. Current forecasts suggest landfall is possible but not confirmed.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 26, 2026

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred south of the Fiji Islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Authorities are monitoring the situation.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 25, 2026

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred 215 km north-northeast of Lospalos, Timor Leste. No immediate reports of damage or injuries; investigation ongoing.

• AstroPhotographyHQ Team
• August 24, 2026