SKYWATCHING

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

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.
Updated: Feb 6, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

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.
Published: Feb 4, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

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.
Updated: Jan 30, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

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.
Published: Jan 21, 2026  |  By Mahalekshmi P

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.
Published: Jan 20, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

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.
Published: Jan 15, 2026  |  By Raj Naik

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).
Updated: Feb 12, 2026  |  By Vikrant Durgale