When to see the beautiful sight of a crescent moon and Venus this weekend as the “Evening Star” returns to shine all summer. Jupiter will also be on show.
Spring begins Friday, March 20, at the exact moment of the vernal equinox. Here’s the precise time it happens and what it means for longer, brighter days ahead.
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
Venus and Saturn will appear within about one degree of each other this weekend, making this one of the closest naked-eye planetary pairings of 2026.
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.