Moon phases 2026: New Moon on September 11 to provide an excellent night for stargazing
The lack of moonlight will create great conditions for viewing and photographing deep-sky objects.
Published: 1 hour ago | By Lakshmi Kola
Aurora alert: Northern lights to become prominent over several U.S. states on September 9. Check list here
The aurora will extend farther south than usual, but viewing opportunities will be gone by Thursday.
Updated: 1 hour ago | By Pranjal Nath
Venus is about to disappear from the evening sky soon—spot it in September while you still can
As Venus sinks deeper with each passing night, here's when you can view it in the evening sky in the coming weeks.
Published: 1 day ago | By Lakshmi Kola
Northern U.S. states could see aurora as NOAA predicts geomagnetic storm on September 8
The geomagnetic storm is understood to be a result of an C9-class solar flare that hurled a coronal mass ejection towards Earth.
Published: 1 day ago | By Pranjal Nath
Spot Comet McNaught before it fades away: Here's how you can view it this September
Comet McNaught, which showed 2 dramatic flare-ups this summer, can fade out as it travels farther from the Sun.
Updated: 1 day ago | By Lakshmi Kola
When and where to watch the next 5 total lunar eclipses in the U.S.: Dates and city-wise timings
Let's have a look at timings of upcoming total lunar eclipses and their visibility across the U.S.
Published: 3 days ago | By Lakshmi Kola
From September 14-20, the Moon can help you find the Milky Way center: Here's how
Conditions must be ideal, with dark skies, for one to spot the galactic center.
Published: 3 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
China’s Tiangong space station will be visible over the eastern U.S. till September 9—here's how to spot it
Tiangong will make several bright evening passes over the eastern U.S. over the next week.
Updated: 4 days ago | By Purva Muley
International Observe the Moon Night: Date, importance and how to be part of NASA’s celebration
Here are reasons for why you should definitely mark this annual event in your calendar.
Published: 5 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Moon to occult Jupiter in daylight on September 8: When and how to watch
The Moon will hide Jupiter from view on September 8 in a rare skywatching event. Check city-wise timings here.
Updated: 5 days ago | By Ankita Garkoti
September Full Moon 2026: How and when to watch this year's Harvest Moon
This year’s Harvest Moon will peak on Sept. 26. Here's how you can catch its glow from the U.S.
Published: 7 days ago | By Ankita Garkoti
September 2026 skywatching guide: Harvest Moon to Aurigid meteor shower, key events you must not miss
Memorable skywatching events start right from the first day, and the next few weeks will bring meteors, a Full Moon and multiple celestial meet-ups to the night sky.
Published: 7 days ago | By Harsh Vardhan
Did you miss the August 2026 lunar eclipse? Find out when you can see the next one
Missed the August lunar eclipse? The next one arrives in February 2027.
Published: Aug 28, 2026 | By Purva Muley
Partial Lunar Eclipse August 2026: Best pictures of the 'almost blood Moon' from around the world
The eclipse crossed many major cities in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and West Asia and lasted more than five hours from start to finish.
Published: Aug 28, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026: Here’s all you need to know before the Moon turns red on August 28
During the eclipse, more than 96 percent of the Moon's disk will be within Earth's umbra.
Published: Aug 27, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
Aurora alert: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for U.S. till August 29 after recent solar eruption
The NOAA says that auroras may be visible over some northern and upper Midwestern states in the U.S.
Published: Aug 27, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026: Will weather affect visibility in the U.S.?
Cloud cover and storms can play spoilsport. Here's what conditions to expect across the U.S.
Published: Aug 25, 2026 | By Shiladitya Ray
2028 could be the best year yet for the Perseid meteor shower, expert says; here’s how
"If rates during 2027 are enhanced to at least 100 per hour, then we can expect 200-300 per hour for 2028."
Published: Aug 24, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Moon Phases 2026: What will the Moon look like on August 27-28?
Earth's shadow will swallow 96% of the Moon this week and turn it a deep red. Here's what to expect.
Published: Aug 24, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026: City-wise timings for the United States
A partial lunar eclipse this deep will not be seen in another two years.
Published: Aug 24, 2026 | By Lakshmi Kola