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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
February 17 annular solar eclipse: Timing and visibility
The Moon will cover 96% of the Sun during the event.
4 days ago
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.
Feb 6, 2026
What is the Moon phase today? Here's a list of lunar features you can keep an eye out for
The Waning Gibbous Moon on February 6, 2026, offers views of a host of recognizable lunar features.
Feb 6, 2026
An annular solar eclipse is due this month: Here's what you need to know
While it will be a breathtaking sight, very few people will actually be able to witness it.
Feb 4, 2026
February’s Snow Moon: Could this be the last Full Moon before Artemis II launch?
With the wet dress rehearsal scheduled for Saturday, we may see the launch of Artemis II soon after the Snow Moon.
Jan 30, 2026
Moon phase today and what it means for skywatchers
Wednesday night's sky brings us an early phase of the Moon in its monthly cycle.
Jan 21, 2026
Aurora alert: One of the fastest solar storms in decades just hit Earth, triggering severe G4 storm
With most solar storms traveling towards Earth at roughly 450 km/s, this one raced through space at around 1660 km/s.
Jan 20, 2026
This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way
Scientists use the term 'solar apex' for the direction our Sun and its planets are traveling in through the Milky Way.
Jan 15, 2026
Where is comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)? Current location and coordinates
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the comet is predicted to come closest to Earth at a distance of around 151.5 million kilometers, or 1.01 astronomical units (AU).
Jan 9, 2026
Auroras may be visible across 15 states tonight as solar activity triggers geomagnetic storm watch
A geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for tonight, as the Sun has released high-speed streams and a couple of CMEs.
Jan 8, 2026
Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon?
Skywatchers can look forward to a bright start to February with the Snow Moon reaching its peak, marking the second Full Moon of the year.
Jan 6, 2026
January 2026 skywatching tips: NASA's guide to stunning celestial events
From Jupiter being at its brightest to a meteor shower raining fireballs, January has a lot to offer.
Jan 6, 2026
In pics: January's 'Wolf Moon' as seen from New York City, England, Egypt, India and Mexico
The Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons scheduled for 2026.
Jan 5, 2026
Upcoming asteroid flyby: Near Earth Object 2025 YU6 to pass by our planet on January 11
The asteroid is currently located in the constellation of Lynx, at a distance of more than 1.9 million miles (3.2 million kilometers) from Earth.
Jan 5, 2026
2026 key skywatching events: Blue Moon, total solar eclipse and more
2025 was a great year for skywatchers, but 2026 isn't going to disappoint either.
Jan 2, 2026
Track the moon in 2026 with NASA: Lunar phases and libration
NASA visualizations reveal how the Moon’s phases, tilt, and size will change through 2026.
Jan 2, 2026
Jupiter to reach opposition on January 10—how to see it when it's brightest and closest to Earth
Jupiter makes its closest approach on January 9, just 393 million miles away, shortly before reaching its opposition on January 10.
Jan 2, 2026
January's Supermoon is going to be special, thanks to a rare triple brightness boost
This event serves as the grand finale to a four-month Supermoon cycle that has been lighting up the skies since last October.
Jan 2, 2026