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A rare cosmic double feature has skywatchers planning unforgettable experiences, from surfing into totality to gathering under meteor showers. Over half of 240 respondents say they'll watch both the August 12 solar eclipse and peak Perseid meteor shower.
Skywatchers will witness a rare double feature on August 12, 2026, when a total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower peak on the same day. The new moon that creates the eclipse will also deliver perfectly dark skies for meteor viewing.
A blue micromoon will light up the sky this weekend, and skywatchers won't see another one until December 2028. Southern Hemisphere viewers get an extra treat when the moon passes in front of a bright star.
Over 3.3 billion people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania will witness a stunning total lunar eclipse on March 3, turning the moon a dramatic coppery red. Three free livestreams will broadcast the celestial show for anyone with cloudy skies or inconvenient locations.
This weekend, six planets will line up on the same side of the sun, creating a rare viewing opportunity visible from Earth. Saturn is your best chance to catch the cosmic show before the moment passes.