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
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.
Published: Jan 8, 2026 | By Raj Naik
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.
Published: Jan 6, 2026 | By Raj Naik
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.
Updated: Jan 6, 2026 | By Mahalekshmi P
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.
Published: Jan 5, 2026 | By Raj Naik
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.
Published: Jan 5, 2026 | By Raj Naik
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.
Updated: Jan 2, 2026 | By Raj Naik
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.
Published: Jan 2, 2026 | By Pratham Gurung