Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

On Aug. 27–28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will cover about 96% of the Moon. See if it’s visible from your city, exact times, map, and viewing tips.

Meet Canis Minor, the Little Dog constellation. Learn how to find Procyon and Gomeisa, when to see Canis Minor, and which deep-sky objects are hiding in the constellation.

Plan your stargazing week in August 2026! This guide updates daily with tonight’s best stargazing targets and viewing tips.

Explore Canis Major, home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Learn how to find it and see its brightest stars, clusters, and nebulae.

Looking for the next planetary conjunction? Here are the key dates in 2026 when planets will appear close together in the sky, plus visibility details and tips on what to watch for.

Spica is the brightest star in Virgo. Learn how to see Spica, what type of star it is, how hot it is, and why it shines so bright.

Why does Mars look red? How big is it? Can you see it tonight? Discover Mars facts, get visibility tips, and learn about upcoming sky events.

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!

Comet 10P/Tempel 2 is slowly fading but remains visible through telescopes in August 2026. Find viewing tips, finder charts, and visibility details.

Find Canes Venatici below the Big Dipper's handle. Learn when to see it and how to observe Cor Caroli, La Superba, M3, M51, and more.

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 the brightest star in the night sky? Explore the top 7 ranked by apparent magnitude and get easy tips for finding each one.

See which planets are visible tonight, where to look, and when to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Updated for August 16–31, 2026.

Is it likely for an asteroid to hit Earth anytime soon? In this article, we’ll answer the most burning questions about potentially hazardous asteroids.

See when the next planetary alignment happens in 2026, which planets will align, and get the full 2026–2027 planet parade dates.

The July Full Moon (Buck Moon) occurs on July 18, 2027. Learn when to see the smallest Full Moon of the year and discover its meaning and constellation.

Where is Saturn tonight? See when Saturn is visible, where to look in the sky, what it looks like to the naked eye, and how to find it from your location.

Regulus is the brightest star in Leo and one of the easiest stars to spot. Learn its location, type, distance from Earth, and when to see it near the Moon.

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

Why do solar eclipses happen? 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!