What’s in the night sky now.
Timely highlights for stargazers — the month’s best sights, upcoming eclipses and meteor showers, and how to plan for them. For the evergreen how-to, see the guides.
The October 2026 night sky: what to see this month
October's night-sky highlights — a dark New-Moon window on the 10th and 2 meteor showers, and how to plan around them.
The September 2026 night sky: what to see this month
September's night-sky highlights — a dark New-Moon window on the 11th, and how to plan around them.
The August 2026 night sky: what to see this month
August's night-sky highlights — a dark New-Moon window on the 12th, the Perseids and eclipses, and how to plan around them.
Where to watch the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse
The Moon's shadow crosses Morocco, Spain, North Africa, Egypt, the Middle East, and East Africa. Here's how to start planning now.
August 12, 2026 eclipse planning checklist: what to confirm now
Five weeks out, the winning eclipse plan is no longer just 'get to the path' — it is exact coordinates, a clear western horizon, backup mobility, and safe viewing gear.
The July 2026 night sky: what to see this month
Milky Way core season peaks, a dark new-Moon window mid-month, and the Perseids start to stir — your guide to a great July overhead.
Where to watch the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse
Totality crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain — Europe's first mainland total in over two decades. Here's who sees it, and how to plan.
How to watch the 2026 Perseid meteor shower
2026 is a standout year: the Perseids peak under a new Moon, so dark skies — not moonlight — decide your count. Here's how to make the most of it.