Best astronomy events of summer 2026: Buck Moon, total solar eclipse and more celestial shows
From dazzling meteor showers and full moons to a rare total solar eclipse, summer 2026 has it all.
Published: 14 hours ago | By Disita Sikdar
Southern Delta Aquariids set to peak in July: Date, time, how to watch—here's all you need to know
Want to watch the Southern Delta Aquariids in 2026? All you need to know about the meteor shower.
Published: 3 days ago | By Disita Sikdar
June Bootids 2026: All about one of the most unpredictable meteor showers—when and how to watch
The Bootids meteor shower is known for erratic outbursts. Here's all about this year's display.
Published: 7 days ago | By Disita Sikdar
Today, for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. will get to see the Moon occult Venus during the day
The 11%-lit Crescent Moon will hide Venus for about an hour—and it will all happen in broad daylight.
Published: Jun 17, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse to bring rare sunset spectacle—check the best viewing locations
Viewers from some parts of the world will be able to see a partially eclipsed sunset.
Published: Jun 16, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Fireball 16 times brighter than Venus seen streaking across multiple U.S. states on June 14
Based on estimates, the asteroid that resulted in the fireball was no larger than the palm of a hand.
Published: Jun 16, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Date, time, viewing locations, and safety measures—all you need to know
A total solar eclipse will take place in August this year. Here's everything to know about it.
Published: Jun 11, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Sun erupts with multiple solar flares, triggering geomagnetic storm and aurora forecasts for June 4-5
In less than 24 hours, the Sun erupted with three powerful solar flares.
Published: Jun 4, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Remember the fireball that shook New England on Saturday? NASA has released its latest numbers on it
It turns out the meteor was larger than previously estimated.
Updated: Jun 2, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Like 300 tons of TNT: Meteor explosion over U.S. rattles residents
The meteorite fragments that reached Earth ended up in the ocean, sparing populated areas.
Published: Jun 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Meteor showers, Supermoons, and planetary alignments: Top skywatching events between June and December 2026
The first half of 2026 had a lot for skywatchers. And the second half of the year isn't going to be too different either.
Published: May 25, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Spot Jupiter and Venus this May ahead of their conjunction in June 2026—here's how
The two planets, being the two brightest planets in view from Earth, will also be joined by Mercury.
Published: May 21, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
The Blaze Star could explode this year, but will it be visible from Earth? Here's all you need to know
The Blaze Star's previous known explosion is said to have taken place 80 years ago in 1946.
Published: May 18, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
May 31 'Blue Moon' is also going to be a 'Micromoon'—here's what it means
The May 31 Full Moon will be the most distant Full Moon of 2026.
Published: May 15, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Skywatching tips for May 2026: What's next after the Flower Moon and the Eta Aquariids?
Here are the four events that skywatchers should look forward to as the month of May nears its halfway mark.
Published: May 11, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know
Moonlight may affect the visibility of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year. Check details here
Published: May 6, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Three planets will grace the evening sky in May—here's all you need to know
Here's how you can spot Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury in the May evening sky.
Published: May 4, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
The Lyrid meteor shower will peak later this month: Here's all you need to know
The shower is best seen in the Northern Hemisphere with low moonlight and bright fireballs.
Updated: Apr 16, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Caught on CCTV: Fireball meteorite that lit up northern Europe
The meteorite was spotted all across northern Europe at about 00:24 BST on Monday.
Published: Apr 14, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Flower Moon and Blue Moon 2026: Dates, time and how to watch May’s two stunning full moons
This occurs when the Moon’s 29.5-day cycle doesn’t align exactly with the calendar month, allowing two full moons to fall within the same month.
Published: Apr 13, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen