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Looking for sky almanacs? EarthSky recommends …
Here are some almanacs that show you the rising and setting times for the sun, moon, planets and satellites in your sky.
April 10, 2026
Easter is April 5 and Orthodox Easter is April 12
In 2026, Easter falls on April 5. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox. More about the date of Easter, here.
April 3, 2026
Coma Berenices: See how Leo the Lion lost his tail
Coma Berenices is the constellation of Queen Berenice's Hair. It used to be the tail of Leo the Lion before it became its own constellation.
March 30, 2026
5 moon myths that still fool people today
There are plenty of myths that surround the moon. Here are 5 of the most popular. How many of these myths have you been led to believe?
March 27, 2026
Equinox sun above horizon all day at the poles
We know the equinox sun rises due east and sets due west. But what happens at Earth's poles? Does the sun look exactly the same at both poles?
March 20, 2026
What’s a galaxy? All you need to know about galaxies
What is a galaxy? We live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. But there is so much more to know about these grand and glorious star islands in space!
March 18, 2026
Zodiacal light on spring evenings
The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon. During the months around the March equinox is a good time to see it. How to see it, here.
March 6, 2026
What’s a constellation? What’s an asterism?
Constellations and asterisms are patterns of stars. Some asterisms consist of stars from different constellations, and some are part of 1 constellation.
March 5, 2026
Is Sirius the most luminous star in the sky?
Sirius is the brightest star in Earth's sky because of how close it is to us. It's so bright you might see glints of different colors flashing from it.
March 4, 2026
Total lunar eclipse March 2-3: Last one for 3 years!
Overnight on March 2-3, 2026, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the full Blood Moon. Where will it be visible? See animations, charts and details here.
March 1, 2026
