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The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts in February
One of the many noticeable cycles in the heavens is an eclipse season. The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts with an annular solar eclipse on February 17.
February 12, 2026
Year’s latest solar noon happens on February 11
February 11 has 2026's latest solar noon by the clock. Solar noon is a natural event, the instant when the sun is at its highest point for the day.
February 11, 2026
The stars Shaula and Lesath herald the coming spring
On February mornings, look for the celestial ducks returning to open water on the river of the Milky Way as the stars Shaula and Lesath make their appearance.
February 11, 2026
Spring fireball season is underway! Watch for them
Spring fireball season is now! The rate of fireballs (bright meteors) often goes up in the Northern Hemisphere by as much as 30% from February through April.
February 6, 2026
Meteorite hunting? Here’s tips on how to find one
Meteorite hunters look for rocks different from their surroundings. Later, they analyze the properties of unusual rocks to confirm it's a meteorite.
February 6, 2026
What are the best targets for binoculars?
The best targets for binoculars in the night sky are the moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae. You can even catch the smudge of distant galaxies in them.
February 4, 2026
Full moon names of the month and by the season
Lists of common full moon names - both by month and by season - for North America. And a word about full moon names in the Southern Hemisphere.
February 1, 2026
Happy Groundhog Day! Will Phil see his shadow?
The predicted high for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, Groundhog Day, is 24 degrees F (-4 C) and cloudy. Will Phil see his shadow?
February 1, 2026
The moon’s terminator line divides night and day
The moon’s terminator line divides day and night on the moon. As we see it from Earth, it marks the line of lunar sunsets or sunrises. Read more.
January 25, 2026
Venus in the daytime: Best ways to see it
You can spot Venus in the daytime. One of the best ways is when its near the moon. Here are the tips to help you spot the brilliant planet Venus in daylight.
January 23, 2026
