Astronomical Calendar
Monthly astronomical events, meteor showers, and planet visibility.
Meteor Shower Viewing Guide & Annual Calendar: Best Picks for 2026
Meteor Shower Viewing Guide & Annual Calendar: Best Picks for 2026
Planning to see a meteor shower in 2026? You need more than just the dates — the Moon's phase and local peak viewing windows are equally important. This guide covers the major annual meteor showers in one place, compares the three big shows (Quadrantids, Perseids, Geminids) from a beginner's perspective, and makes a clear case for which ones to prioritize this year.
Planet Viewing Calendar 2025-2026 | Jupiter, Saturn, Mars & Venus
Planet Viewing Calendar 2025-2026 | Jupiter, Saturn, Mars & Venus
If you want to observe Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, or Venus in 2025-2026, the most reliable approach is knowing what time and which direction to look each month. Planets are bright, but their visibility windows shift dramatically with the seasons, so a star chart alone won't always get you there.
2026 Astronomy Calendar: Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipses, and Planets Visible from Japan
2026 Astronomy Calendar: Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipses, and Planets Visible from Japan
The 2026 night sky makes the most sense when you anchor it around the total lunar eclipse on March 3. This guide covers eclipse timing for observers in Japan, meteor shower peak times with moon conditions, and the best directions for planet-watching, all organized month by month so you can decide what to look for in about three minutes.