Skywatching

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 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.

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

Want to know the dates and names of every Full Moon in 2026, plus when we get a Supermoon, Blue Moon, or Blood Moon (lunar eclipse)? Our Full Moon calendar 2026 gives you all the key info in an appealing visual form.

Next eclipse: August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse. Check the upcoming eclipse schedule and learn where each eclipse will be visible.

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

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.