A simple 2026 sky events guide for planning. Exact visibility depends on your location and local weather.
Jan 4 — Quadrantid meteor shower peak
Often one of the strongest annual meteor showers. Best viewed from dark skies after midnight.
Feb 17 — Annular solar eclipse
Solar eclipse event in 2026. Visibility depends on location.
Mar 2–3 — Total lunar eclipse
A major lunar eclipse event visible from parts of Earth.
Mar 20, 14:46 UTC — March equinox
Day and night are nearly equal globally.
Apr 22 — Lyrid meteor shower peak
Annual April meteor shower.
May 5–6 — Eta Aquariid meteor shower peak
Fast meteors linked to Halley's Comet debris stream.
Jun 9 — Venus and Jupiter conjunction
Bright evening conjunction; check western sky after sunset if visible from your location.
Jun 21, 08:24 UTC — June solstice
Longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
Aug 12 — Total solar eclipse
Total solar eclipse crossing parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Aug 27–28 — Partial lunar eclipse
Lunar eclipse visible from many regions including the Americas, Europe and Africa.
Sep 23, 00:05 UTC — September equinox
Start of astronomical autumn in the north and spring in the south.
Sep 26 — Neptune opposition
Neptune is opposite the Sun and at its brightest, but still requires optical aid.
Dec 21, 20:50 UTC — December solstice
Shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and longest day in the Southern Hemisphere.