SKYWATCHING

Here's why March is the best month for viewing the aurora

Breaking down the factors that make this springtime month so prone to aurora.
Published: 3 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

Glowing 'jellyfish' cloud appears over Florida skies after SpaceX Starlink launch

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites created the glowing cloud.
Published: 4 days ago  |  By Sandip Kishan

In pics: March 2026 'Blood Worm Moon' from New Orleans, Beijing and New Zealand

New Zealand had one of the best views of the total lunar eclipse.
Updated: 4 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

March 2026 skywatching guide: Blood Worm Moon, planetary conjunctions and the equinox

Exciting celestial events await skywatchers this March.
Published: 6 days ago  |  By Juhi Varma

March 3 total lunar eclipse: How to watch the ‘Blood Worm Moon’ if skies are cloudy

Viewers in areas with limited visibility can watch live broadcasts scheduled to capture the total lunar eclipse in real time.
Updated: 7 days ago  |  By Juhi Varma

March 3 'Blood Worm Moon': Best locations and viewing tips to observe the lunar eclipse like never before

The world won't get another total lunar eclipse after this until 2028.
Published: Feb 27, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

What is the Moon phase on February 26? Timings, illumination, and viewing tips

On February 26, the waxing gibbous Moon will be visible in the sky with 70% illumination, glowing alongside Jupiter.
Published: Feb 26, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

What is the Moon phase on February 25? Timings, illumination, and viewing tips

On February 25, the waxing gibbous Moon will be visible in the sky with nearly 60% illumination following the first quarter Moon.
Published: Feb 25, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

Rare planetary parade on February 28 as six planets gather in the evening sky

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune would be visible in the sky on February 28.
Published: Feb 25, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

March 3 'Blood Moon' is your last chance to see a total lunar eclipse until 2028

The Blood Moon will be visible from a wide range of locations across the world.
Published: Feb 24, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

What is the Moon phase on February 23? Time, illumination and other details

On February 23, 2026, a waxing crescent Moon will illuminate the sky with its golden shine.
Updated: Feb 23, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

'Blood Worm Moon' 2026: Date, time and how to watch March's Full Moon

The ‘Blood Worm Moon' will grace our eyes on March 3, marking one of the most widely visible astronomical events of the year.
Published: Feb 20, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

NASA's top skywatching events for 2026: Total lunar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower and more

An exciting year packed with meteor showers, lunar eclipses, and more awaits skywatchers.
Published: Feb 19, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann brightens 100-fold after eruption, releases fossil-like debris

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann experienced its largest eruption since 2022 on February 10, 2026.
Published: Feb 18, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

Next solar eclipse of 2026: Date, time and best viewing locations

August brings the second and final solar eclipse of the year.
Updated: Feb 18, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

The Moon is going dark on February 17—what it means for skywatchers

The New Moon will lie directly in front of the Sun to observers in Antarctica.
Updated: Feb 28, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

March 2026 'Blood Moon': Everything you need to know about the upcoming total lunar eclipse

Totality will begin at 11:04 UTC and will last nearly an hour.
Updated: Feb 12, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is plunging directly toward the Sun—current location and trajectory

The comet runs the risk of being destroyed by its extremely close approach to the Sun in April 2026.
Published: Feb 12, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

February 17 annular solar eclipse: Timing and visibility

The Moon will cover 96% of the Sun during the event.
Published: Feb 12, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Newly discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) raises the question: Could it be visible in daylight?

The comet will fly so close to the Sun during perihelion that it might get completely vaporized.
Published: Feb 6, 2026  |  By Biplab Das
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