Old Farmer's Almanac Outlines 'Must-See' Events This Year
Summary
The Old Farmer's Almanac has listed several sky events in 2026 that people in North America can easily watch. These events include visible planets, lunar and solar eclipses, and meteor showers.Key Facts
- On February 18-20, Mercury will be very close to the Sun and easy to see near the Moon.
- A total lunar eclipse will happen on March 3, 2026, visible before sunrise, especially in the western U.S.
- Venus and Jupiter will appear close together on June 9, 2026, forming a "double planet."
- The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12-13, with up to 100 meteors per hour in dark skies.
- A partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the U.S. on August 12, but needs proper eye protection.
- A partial lunar eclipse will occur on the night of August 27-28, with most of the Moon in Earth's shadow.
- Jupiter and the Moon will rise close together before sunrise on October 6, 2026.
- On November 7, the Moon will align with Venus and a distant star called Spica.
- December will have another meteor shower with up to 120 meteors per hour on December 13-14.
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