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Rare Moon-Venus spectacle brings free stargazing events across Thailand
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Watch Venus disappear behind the Moon on September 14, with free telescope viewing at four public observatories in Thailand.
Fifteen new dark sky sites named for astrotourism in Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
Fifteen sites were chosen from 40 applicants for appropriate lighting management, dark skies and the potential to accommodate visitors and support local tourism.
Storm Narra delays Chang’e-7 and Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Chang’e-7’s launch has been delayed by about one month after Storm Narra disrupted plans, while Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH remains ready aboard the spacecraft
Bangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
At 12.22pm on Sunday (August 16, 2026), people and objects outdoors in Bangkok will appear to have no shadows because their shadows will fall directly beneath them.
Perseid meteor shower to peak over Thailand tonight
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Thailand could see up to 100 meteors an hour from 11pm on August 12, with moonless skies offering favourable conditions if clouds stay away
Thailand’s lunar payload CE-7 MATCH set for Chang’e 7 mission
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH scientific payload will join China’s Chang’e 7 lunar mission, advancing space research and engineering development.
Thailand marks year’s longest day as June solstice brings nearly 13 hours of daylight
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand experiences its longest day of the year on June 21 as the summer solstice occurs, with Bangkok seeing about 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight. The event is caused by Earth’s axial tilt, not its distance from the sun, and coincides with monsoon conditions across the country.
Micro Blue Moon marks year’s farthest full moon on Visakha Bucha
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
NARIT says the full moon on Sunday (May 31, 2026) will be slightly smaller than usual as both the year’s farthest and the month’s second full moon.
Rare lunar night – Micro Blue Moon to glow over Thailand on Visakha Bucha
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
NARIT invites Thais to watch the year’s farthest full moon on May 31, when a Micro Full Moon and Blue Moon occur together
Stargazers invited to watch Moon meet Beehive Cluster from 10pm
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
NARIT says the Moon will cross the Beehive Cluster in the western sky from 10pm to 11.20pm on May 21, with the phenomenon best viewed from dark areas.