Find the planets, the Moon and meteor showers — practical guides for real nights under the sky.
From August's new-Moon Perseids and a deep lunar eclipse to Saturn at its best in October and the December Geminids — here are the night-sky events worth planning for in 2026, with honest viewing advice.
The 2026 Perseids peak overnight on August 12–13 under a new-Moon sky — the darkest conditions in years. Here's exactly when to watch, where to look, and how to see the most meteors.
Five planets are visible to the naked eye. Here's how to spot Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Mercury — and what binoculars or a telescope add.
A meteor shower is when Earth passes through debris left by a comet, filling the sky with shooting stars. Here's what causes them and how to watch one.
You can see Saturn's rings with a modest backyard telescope. Here's exactly what you need, the magnification that reveals them, and when and where to look.