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Astronomical Events 2026

Check out the dates and times for astronomical events like equinoxes, solstices, meteor showers, eclipses, supermoons, and more.

Jan 3: Earth at Perihelion

Diagram showing the distance between the Sun and Earth at different times of the year (perihelion and aphelion). 3 Jan

At around 17:15 UTC, the Earth reaches perihelion—the point on its orbit closest to the Sun.

Jan 18: New Moon

Couple sitting outside their camp in the mountains under a starry night sky. 18 Jan

A New Moon in the sky means no moonlight to hinder your view of stars and planets. Use our Interactive Night Sky Map to find out what planets are visible tonight and where.

Mar 3: Worm Moon

A spring robin pulling out a worm. 3 Mar

The Full Moon in March is traditionally called the Worm Moon, after earthworms that tend to appear around this time in many locations in the Northern Hemisphere.

Mar 19: New Moon

Starry night sky over the mountain city in the fog 19 Mar

Dark nights a few days before and after the Moon reaches its New Moon phase at 01:23 UTC on March 19 are the best nights to do some night sky watching—see our map!

Apr 2: Pink Moon

Pink wild ground phlox are a native flower to North America. 2 Apr

April’s Full Moon is traditionally known as the Pink Full Moon. In 2026, it falls at 02:11 UTC on April 2.

Apr 17: New Moon

Illustration of the eight phases of the Moon with an arrow showing the order they appear in, seen from Earth. 17 Apr

The New Moon of April 2026 falls at 11:51 UTC on the 17th. At New Moon, the far side of the Moon—which we cannot see—is fully illuminated by the Sun.

Jul 6: Earth at Aphelion

Diagram showing the distance between the Sun and Earth at different times of the year (perihelion and aphelion). 6 Jul

At around 17:30 UTC, the Earth will reach aphelion—the point in its orbit farthest from the Sun.

Jul 29: Buck Moon

Close-up shot of the rising Full Moon 29 Jul

July’s Full Moon is known as the Buck Moon, signifying the new antlers that emerge on a deer buck’s forehead around this time. This year, it falls at 14:35 UTC on July 29.

Aug 12/13: Perseid Meteors

Illustration image 12 Aug

The Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most active and brightest meteor showers of the year. This year, the Perseids coincide with a New Moon—ideal for spotting shooting stars in a dark, moonless sky.

Sep 11: New Moon

Couple sitting outside their camp in the mountains under a starry night sky. 11 Sep

A New Moon in the sky means no moonlight to hinder your view of stars and planets. Use our Interactive Night Sky Map to find out what planets are visible tonight and where.

Note: All dates are UTC, unless otherwise stated.

Topics: Astronomy, Eclipses, Equinox, Moon, Sun, Comets, Meteors, Solstice, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December