SKYWATCHING

Aurora forecast: Solar storm could trigger prominent views over northern U.S. on September 24

A fast-moving stream of solar wind from a canyon-shaped coronal hole may trigger a minor geomagnetic storm as early as tonight.
Published: 21 hours ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

Aurora alert: Solar wind from giant coronal hole could enhance Northern Lights on Wednesday

The Sun's rotation caused the coronal hole to face our planet and a blast of solar wind is en route.
Published: 2 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon in September? Date and city-wise timings

Mark your calendars for this year's Harvest Moon.
Published: 5 days ago  |  By Lakshmi Kola

Aurora alert: Northern lights could be visible Wednesday night in Montana, Alaska and more U.S. states

The visual spectacle can be best viewed around midnight under clear and darkened skies.
Published: 7 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

Northern U.S. could get to see the aurora on September 15-16, says NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center

Combined effects of coronal hole high-speed streams and coronal mass ejections could see the geomagnetic field reach G1 (minor) storm levels today and tomorrow.
Published: Sep 15, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Missed Jupiter's lunar occultation? Catch Venus meeting up a crescent Moon in U.S. skies on September 14

Next week's event will mark the second of three occultations that Venus will undergo this year.
Published: Sep 9, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

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: Sep 8, 2026  |  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: Sep 8, 2026  |  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: Sep 7, 2026  |  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: Sep 7, 2026  |  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: Sep 7, 2026  |  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.
Updated: 6 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: Sep 5, 2026  |  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: Sep 4, 2026  |  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: Sep 3, 2026  |  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: Sep 3, 2026  |  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: Sep 1, 2026  |  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: Aug 31, 2026  |  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
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