Astronomy Events
Never miss a celestial event. Track meteor showers, eclipses, planetary alignments, and more.
August 2026
Full Moon - Snow Moon
February's full moon, traditionally named the Snow Moon by Native American tribes.
Upcoming Celestial Events
Venus at Greatest Elongation
Venus reaches its greatest eastern elongation, making it visible in the evening sky.
Full Moon - Snow Moon
The February full moon reaches peak illumination.
Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
The Moon passes close to Jupiter in the night sky.
New Moon
Best time for stargazing with dark skies.
Spring Equinox
Day and night are nearly equal in length worldwide.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak
Up to 20 meteors per hour from the constellation Lyra.
Types of Celestial Events
Meteor Showers
Debris from comets burning up in Earth's atmosphere, creating streaks of light.
- • Perseids (Aug)
- • Geminids (Dec)
- • Leonids (Nov)
Eclipses
The Sun, Moon, and Earth align to create spectacular shadow events.
- • Solar Eclipse
- • Lunar Eclipse
- • Total vs Partial
Planetary Events
Oppositions, conjunctions, and special alignments of planets.
- • Jupiter Opposition
- • Saturn Rings
- • Venus Phases
Major Events This Year
Total Solar Eclipse
Antarctica
Perseid Meteor Shower
Northern Hemisphere
Saturn at Opposition
Worldwide
Geminid Meteor Shower
Worldwide
Stargazing Tips
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Find Dark Skies
Get away from city lights for the best viewing experience.
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Let Eyes Adjust
Give your eyes 20-30 minutes to adapt to the darkness.
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Check the Weather
Clear skies are essential for stargazing.
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Use Red Light
Red flashlights preserve your night vision.