02/16/2026
If the world isnβt quite meeting expectations lately, look to the skies!
π Skywatchers, get ready β the cosmos has big plans ahead!
The coming weeks are packed with jaw-dropping celestial moments, from rare eclipses to a stunning planetary lineup. Whether youβre watching with your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope, these dates deserve a spot on your calendar.
π Feb 17 β Annular Solar Eclipse
A dramatic βRing of Fireβ will appear over Antarctica, while parts of southern South America and southern Africa catch a partial view.
πͺ Feb 22β28 β Six-Planet Alignment
An incredible planetary parade lights up the evening sky worldwide. Mercury, Venus, and Saturn gather low after sunset, Jupiter shines higher up, and Uranus & Neptune join the lineup for those with optics.
β¨ Feb 26 β Venus meets Mercury
A beautiful close encounter in the western sky shortly after sunset β a must-see conjunction.
π Mar 3 β Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
The Moon turns deep red for viewers across Asia, Australia, the Americas, and the Pacific.
βοΈ Mar 20 β March Equinox
A global moment of balance as day and night becomes nearly equal everywhere on Earth.
βοΈ Apr 22 β Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak
Fast, bright meteors streak the sky β best from the Northern Hemisphere, but visible farther south too.
Clear skies, cosmic vibes, and unforgettable nights ahead! π