A total lunar eclipse, a rare Venus–Saturn conjunction and an uptick in northern lights make March 2026 a standout month for skywatchers across North America.
This is your final weekend to catch February’s fading 6-planet lineup or “planet alignment”. Here’s what’s still visible — and what’s already gone.
Six planets are above the horizon this weekend — but only two are obvious to the naked eye. Here’s what you’ll really see after sunset and when to look.
The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here’s when to see the “Ramadan Moon” in the post-sunset sky.
A rare “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will appear over Antarctica on Feb. 17, 2026, with partial views from parts of South America and Africa.
Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had later this month.
A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a path through North America.
The second full moon of 2026 — the snow moon — rose after sunset on Sunday, Feb. 1, lighting up the night sky across the world. Here are the best photos.
From a rare lunar occultation of Regulus and a six-planet parade to an annular solar eclipse, there will be plenty going on in the night sky in February 2026.
The full snow moon will rise this weekend just days after dancing with Jupiter. Here’s what to see in the night sky this weekend.