Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

3 weeks to go: comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is heading for an extreme solar pass that may make it one of the year’s brightest comets. Here’s what to expect and when to look.

Meet the Messier Marathon – a fun stargazing challenge! Discover how to find dazzling galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae in a single night. Are you ready to try?

Learn what retrograde means, see which planets are retrograde right now, and get an easy way to observe retrograde loops.

Meet the Kreutz sungrazers — comets that skim the Sun and sometimes become Great Comets. Learn the key facts, famous examples, and when to spot one from Earth.

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

Explore the Full Moons of 2026, see when each one occurs, and discover the standout features of every Full Moon this year.

Discover Pollux – the brighter of the two “twin stars” in Gemini. Learn when and how to see the star, and what is special about it.

Check out the meteor shower calendar for March–June 2026: peak dates, viewing conditions, Moon illumination, and observation tips.

These aren’t the biggest sky events of 2026 — but they’re still unique, beautiful, and worth stepping outside for.

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.

All you need to know about Mercury: fun facts, color and size, temperature swings, day length, and practical tips to spot it in 2026.

Get a clear picture of Jupiter: how it looks to the naked eye and with optics, when to see it in the sky in 2026, what it’s composed of, and what makes this gas giant special.

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.

Discover Regulus, the Little King star, one of the brightest and easiest to find. 🌟 Learn how to locate Regulus in the sky above you and see its celestial majesty with your own eyes!

See two planets side by side! Discover rare planetary events in 2026. Get dates, times, and viewing tips now!

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

Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) Mar 2–3, 2026 — last until 2028. Totality: 11:04–12:03 UTC (max 11:33). Visibility map, local times by region + free livestreams.

The Full Moon in March 2026 (Worm Moon) peaks on March 3 at 11:38 UTC. Find your local time, moon phases for March, moonrise tips, and Worm Moon meaning.

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 many rings does Saturn have? Where is Saturn tonight in the sky? Find answers to these and other common questions about the ringed planet in our article.