March 3’s “blood moon” total lunar eclipse was the last until 2029 for North America, but Aug. 27, 2026, will see a very close call as 96% of the moon is eclipsed.
A total lunar eclipse turned March’s Worm Moon deep red across North America, marking the last visible “blood moon” on the continent until 2029.
Here’s what time the “blood moon” starts in your state in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3, with the latest NASA maps and times.
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.