What are some skywatching highlights in March 2026? A total lunar eclipse blood moon takes centre stage, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox.

First up is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which originates from Comet Halley. “Eta Aquarids are fast moving, and a lot of them produce persistent dust trains that linger for seconds after the ...

NASA is back with its monthly update on what to look out for in the night sky. December treats include a parade of planets, some winter stars, and a meteor shower. Thanks to its brightness, Venus is ...

Saturn shines throughout the month, a conjunction sparkles in the sky, and we welcome the autumnal equinox. What’s Up for September? Saturn puts on a spectacular show, a sunrise conjunction shines ...

This month, Jupiter will shine at its brightest for 2024, and skywatchers can expect to see one of the best meteor showers of the year, according to NASA, which this week shared its skywatching tips ...

From image-stabilized binoculars to the smartest telescopes, here are some of the most technologically advanced astronomy gear you can get. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

"In the great meteor shower of August, the Perseid, I wail all day for the shooting stars I miss." — Annie Dillard, from "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" Poets and artists have long tried to capture the ...

A new year means new skywatching events to look forward to, and January holds a few things worth seeing. Most of the month's skywatching events happen on the same day — Jan. 3. Jan. 3 is the first ...

Some beautiful skywatching events are in store for us this January. We’ve got a meteor shower peaking against a nearly moonless dark sky, Venus and Saturn getting cozy, and a nightly “Planet Parade” ...

From dazzling eclipses to rare planetary meet‑ups, the night sky is full of events worth looking up for. Hunt for the various events in our skywatching-themed wordsearch. When you purchase through ...

NASA's Artemis II mission has its first opportunity to launch to the moon, Orion the Hunter takes center stage, and a planetary parade marches across the night sky. The Moon could have human visitors ...