Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

A rare comet discovered in 2026 could become visible to the naked eye — or even in daylight — this April. 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?

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

We’ve handpicked the best celestial event for each month of 2026 — check them all out and plan your year under the stars!