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2028 could be the best year yet for the Perseid meteor shower, expert says; here’s how

"If rates during 2027 are enhanced to at least 100 per hour, then we can expect 200-300 per hour for 2028."
Published: 1 hour ago  |  By Ankita Garkoti

Moon Phases 2026: What will the Moon look like on August 27-28?

Earth's shadow will swallow 96% of the Moon this week and turn it a deep red. Here's what to expect.
Published: 4 hours ago  |  By Ankita Garkoti

Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026: City-wise timings for the United States

A partial lunar eclipse this deep will not be seen in another two years.
Published: 13 hours ago  |  By Lakshmi Kola

Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026: Best places to watch in America, Europe, Africa and Asia

The eclipse will begin when the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow at 8:23 pm CDT and last for hours.
Published: 16 hours ago  |  By Harsh Vardhan

August 27-28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse: How to watch the spectacular event live online

During the eclipse, the Moon will turn almost into a ‘blood Moon’ turning coppery red as it moves through Earth’s shadow. 
Published: 1 day ago  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Partial lunar eclipse 2026: Why you won’t want to miss this event on August 27-28

As much as 96 per cent of the Moon’s surface will be covered in Earth’s shadow and its rarity makes this event a must watch. 
Published: 1 day ago  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Partial lunar eclipse August 27-28, 2026: Time, visibility, and how to watch from the US

The partial lunar eclipse this week will turn the moon nearly blood red. Here's when to look up.
Published: 2 days ago  |  By Ankita Garkoti

NASA's Perseverance captured a solar eclipse on Mars; see videos & images here

Mars's moon passed in front of the sun and gave the Red Planet its own solar eclipse.
Published: 4 days ago  |  By Ankita Garkoti

Aurora alert: NOAA issues fresh warning about incoming geomagnetic storm on August 19

Fast streams of solar wind will be responsible for the August 19 storm, as opposed to a CME.
Published: 6 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

A fireball exploded with a force of 10 tons of TNT over Washington on August 14

More than 250 eyewitnesses across states reported the fireball's sighting to the American Meteor Society.
Published: 7 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA aircraft captures stunning footage of August 12 total solar eclipse from 50,000 feet; watch

The footage was taken using a suite of cameras aboard the WB-57 spacecraft which took off Iceland.
Published: 7 days ago  |  By Harsh Vardhan

High geomagnetic activity could trigger aurora in northern latitudes on August 17

The heightened storm-like conditions will actually begin before dawn of August 17, 2026.
Published: 7 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

Venus shines at its peak evening brilliance on August 16; here’s where to look tonight

Venus is in ‘greatest eastern elongation’—meaning it will appear the farthest from the Sun as seen from Earth.
Published: Aug 16, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Perseid meteor shower peak 2026: Best images of the celestial fireworks from August 12-13

The Perseids will be active until August 24, so you can spot more meteors in the days to come.
Published: Aug 14, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Aurigid meteor shower 2026: More fireballs coming your way on September 1—check visibility and other details

The Aurigids are one of the lesser known and shorter-lived showers that are active from August end.
Published: Aug 14, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

After the 2026 total solar eclipse, get ready for a 'ring of fire' and 'Eclipse of the Century' in 2027

Two solar eclipses are coming in 2027—here's when and where you can catch them.
Updated: Aug 14, 2026  |  By Ankita Garkoti

August 12 solar eclipse from International Space Station: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares photos

Meir shared photos captured from the Russian segment of the ISS, which saw a partial solar eclipse.
Updated: Aug 14, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Total solar eclipse 2026 recap: Key highlights, images, videos and what comes next

A recap of the total solar eclipse that swept the globe on August 12, in images and video.
Published: Aug 13, 2026  |  By Ankita Garkoti

Total solar eclipse 2026: Tips, recommended glasses and equipment to see August 12 event safely

One must remember to ensure any solar eclipse viewing gear conforms with safety standards.
Published: Aug 12, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Total solar eclipse 2026: Don’t miss the event if you’re in these US, Canadian, European or African cities today

Residents of the US, Europe, Canada, and northwestern Africa will see a partial eclipse, meaning only a portion of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon.
Published: Aug 12, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan
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