The next few weeks bring beautiful celestial events for skywatchers. If you enjoy stepping outside and looking up, this is a perfect time to keep an eye on the night sky.

March 8 – Venus & Saturn Conjunction
Two bright planets will appear very close together in the evening sky, creating a stunning planetary pairing.

March 19 – New Moon
With the Moon absent from the sky, this will be one of the best nights for stargazing and Milky Way photography.

March 20 – March Equinox
Day and night become nearly equal worldwide, marking the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

April 2 – Full “Pink” Moon
Despite the name, the Moon won’t actually look pink. The name comes from early spring wildflowers that bloom around this time.

☿ April 3 – Mercury at Greatest Elongation
One of the best chances to spot Mercury, the most elusive planet, shining low in the morning sky.

April 17 – New Moon
Another excellent window for deep-sky observing and astrophotography.

April 22–23 – Lyrid Meteor Shower (Peak)
One of the oldest recorded meteor showers, with shooting stars streaking across the sky before dawn.

Most of these events are visible without special equipment.

Just find a dark spot, give your eyes a few minutes to adjust, and enjoy the universe above.

If Saturn were as close to Earth as the Moon, the night sky would be completely transformed. Its vast rings would stretch across the horizon, glowing with stunning detail and depth

The planet would appear dozens of times larger than the Moon, with its bands and icy rings visible to the naked eye. It’s a reminder that perspective changes everything — even the sky above us

Upcoming Sky Events — Mark Your Calendar!

February 28, 2026 — Six Planets, One Sky
After sunset, look west as Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune line up along the horizon in a rare planetary parade.

March 3, 2026 — Full Moon (Worm Moon)
11:38 UTC
The Moon is fully illuminated opposite the Sun. Traditionally called the Worm Moon, it marks the time when the ground softens and earthworms reappear. Also known as the Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sap Moon, and Lenten Moon.

March 20, 2026 — March Equinox
14:45 UTC
Day and night are nearly equal worldwide.
First day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere
First day of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere

April 2, 2026 — Full Moon (Pink Moon)
02:13 UTC
Named for early spring wildflowers like moss pink and phlox. Also called the Sprouting Grass Moon, Growing Moon, Egg Moon, and Fish Moon.

Mark your calendars — early 2026 is packed with beautiful sky events!

If Saturn were as close to Earth as the Moon, this is what it would look like :

There's Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and...