Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

Blood Moon 2026: total lunar eclipse on Mar 2–3. Exact times (ET/PT, UTC), totality window, and visibility maps by region — check your location fast.

Six planets are above the horizon after sunset around Feb 28, 2026. Start 30–60 min after sunset; low western horizon. Four of the six planets will be visible to the naked eye!

Planetary alignment (aka a “planet parade” or “planet line-up”) is when several planets appear in the same part of the sky along the ecliptic. Learn what it really means and see upcoming alignment dates for 2026.

Explore the closest planet to the Sun! Find out how long a day on Mercury is and how many moons the planet has. Also, keep up with the upcoming Mercury events!

Mercury retrograde in February is coming! Before blaming your problems on it, get the science. Learn what retrograde means in astronomy and check the next planetary retrograde dates.

What is elongation, and what does it have to do with the planets’ visibility in the sky? Get familiar with the concept of elongation and learn how to choose the perfect time to observe the planets!

What is that bright dot shining near the Moon tonight? Find out about stars and planets that can be seen next to our natural satellite this month!

How far is Pluto from the Earth? Why isn’t Pluto a planet? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions!

The March 2026 Full Moon (Worm Moon) peaks on Mar 3 at 11:38 UTC (6:38 AM ET / 3:38 AM PT). See moon phases for March, moonrise times for major cities, and why it’s called the Worm Moon — plus a quick note on the total lunar eclipse.

Total and annular eclipse – what’s the difference?🌞 Can you see the stars during an eclipse?⭐ Are sunglasses good for eclipse viewing?😎 Find the answers to these and other questions about solar eclipses in our article!

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2026. Some of them might become easily visible through binoculars!

Why is Mars red? What’s the gravity on Mars? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions and learn more about the Red Planet.

What causes lunar eclipses? How often do they happen? When is the next one? Get answers to these and other questions from our article.

What is Uranus? Learn facts about its size, rings, moons, rotation, and cold atmosphere. Also, explore Uranus’ upcoming events!

When is Lunar New Year 2026?🐎🔥 Get the exact dates, Fire Horse zodiac meaning, key traditions, and what happens through the Lantern Festival.

The Sun: just one of billions of stars in space but so crucial for life on Earth. Discover the features of our closest star, from its true color to the famous sunspots, and learn how to safely observe the Sun's stunning beauty!

Learn how to see Starlink satellites in the sky from your location and get info on the upcoming Starlink launches.

Learn Galileo’s biggest discoveries: Venus phases, Jupiter’s moons, Moon mountains, and more — plus interesting facts and how to observe like Galileo on Galileo Day.

Find the constellation Monoceros in the Winter Triangle near Orion & Sirius — the best time is late winter. See its best deep-sky targets, like the Rosette Nebula, M50, and NGC 2264.

How big is Neptune? What is Neptune made of? Why is Neptune blue? Read our article and learn curious facts about the outermost planet in the Solar System.