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A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why?
Coming up ... the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026. At maximum eclipse, the moon will look red. But why? Earth's atmosphere is the key.
March 1, 2026
What is orbital resonance? A dance between heavenly bodies
What is orbital resonance? It's a precise dance between heavenly bodies when their orbits line up, causing them to have specific synchronicities.
February 27, 2026
Latitude and the stars: Your location is key
Where you live determines what you see in the sky. Find charts here showing how the sky dome changes by latitude and the stars that are then visible in the sky.
February 24, 2026
Annular solar eclipse today! 1st solar eclipse of the year
On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse was visible from remote parts of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Details here.
February 17, 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
Jupiter’s moons: How to see and enjoy them
December 2026 and January 2027 are great months for seeing Jupiter's moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto with binoculars or a small telescope.
February 7, 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
