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Don't miss these ten celestial events in 2026, from aligned planets to a total solar eclipse
On the heels of a year that brought a dazzling green comet, a rare sunrise eclipse, peak planet viewing, an interstellar ...
Planetary alignments occur when multiple planets from our solar system appear together in the night sky. There are four major categories of planetary alignments: mini (3 planets), small (4), large ...
With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every ...
The year also features prime aurora viewing in January and two supermoons.
Planetary alignments, a total lunar eclipse, and meteor showers are highlights to look for in the coming year.
A remarkable cosmic event is about to occur when six planets align in the sky. This stunning alignment provides a unique opportunity for stargazers and astronomy lovers to experience a celestial ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Six planets line up in the pre-dawn sky on Wednesday, Aug.
Astronomy fans got to see a planetary alignment in mid-April featuring Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. Stargazers will once again be treated to a planetary alignment in May, though not as big as ...
Stargazers can see the "Dumbbell Nebula" in the night sky in August The nebula will appear within a pattern of stars known as the Summer Triangle With a six-planet alignment already coming up Aug. 10, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Six planets will be visible in the morning sky before ...
If you’ve been waiting for a good year to start paying attention to the night sky, 2026 makes a strong case. There’s a supermoon in early January, plus a six-planet alignment and total lunar eclipse, ...
A small planetary alignment is on the horizon It will take place near the end of May A crescent moon will be wedged between Venus to the south and Saturn to the north Astronomy fans got to see a ...
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