What gear do you need to see February’s ‘planetary parade’ in 2026?
Here’s how to use optics to get the most from February's planetary parade.
7 easy tips for photographing the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3
Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones
What to expect during the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse tonight: Key phases explained
The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.
Catch Jupiter glowing under the waxing moon tonight (Feb. 26)
A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.
See the half-lit first quarter moon tonight: Look for the shadows of mountains on the lunar surface
The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.
Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3
The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look.
Total lunar eclipse March 2026: Live updates
The next lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026.
Satellite spies northern lights over Iceland and Canada | Space photo of the day for Feb. 23, 2026
Satellite spies stunning auroras from orbit during G1 geomagnetic storm.
See the moon dance with the stunning ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades tonight — here’s where to look
The moon and Pleiades will glow together on Feb. 23 in a striking skywatching display.
1 week until a breathtaking blood moon rises over the US during total lunar eclipse 2026
The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.