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: 1 day ago | 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: 5 days ago | 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
Artemis II will be visible from Florida and southern Georgia—here's exactly when to look up
The SLS rocket will be visible up to 70 seconds after launch depending on where observers are.
Published: Apr 1, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
April 2026 skywatching guide: Full Pink Moon and other stunning events to watch this month
From the Pink Moon, bright Mercury, and a meteor shower to a comet streaking across the sky, April is filled with exciting sights for skywatchers.
Published: Apr 1, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Why it's 'almost impossible to track' meteoroids in space, NASA explains
After Ohio fireball sparks panic, NASA says meteor surge is normal.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Gemini twins will shine along with Jupiter in the night sky tonight
Castor and Pollux, the Gemini twins, will be visible alongside Jupiter and will provide skywatchers with a celestial show.
Published: Mar 26, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Lunar phases 2026: What is the Moon phase on March 24?
Tonight on March 24, about 44% of the Moon's visible side will be illuminated by the Sun.
Published: Mar 24, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Here's how to watch Sun-Saturn conjunction on March 25
The ringed planet slips behind the Sun as it moves to the far side of the solar system.
Published: Mar 24, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Starting with spring equinox on March 20, Sun will move northward each day—here's how to track it
The March equinox will take place on March 20 at 14:46 UTC.
Published: Mar 19, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Meteor breaks apart and causes a loud ‘boom’ over Ohio, fireball seen across multiple US states
In the event identified as 1828-2026 by the American Meteor Society, the meteor weighed 7 tons.
Updated: Mar 18, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Full Pink Moon 2026: Date, time and how to watch April's Full Moon
A Full Pink Moon will grace our eyes on April 1, appearing as large as a supermoon near the horizon.
Published: Mar 18, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Skywatching events in March 2026: Onset of spring and more
The latter half of March has some really interesting skywatching events worth looking forward to.
Published: Mar 16, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath