Celestial Events
2026 Astronomical Calendar
Every eclipse, meteor shower, full moon, solstice, and planet event of 2026 in one page. Your complete stargazing guide.
June 2026
Summer Solstice
Jun 21
Longest day in Northern Hemisphere. The Sun reaches its highest point in the sky.
Strawberry Moon
Jun 29
June's full moon, coinciding with the strawberry harvest season.
2026 Highlights
Total Solar Eclipse
August 12 brings a total solar eclipse visible from Arctic Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Mark your calendar for one of the rarest astronomical sights.
Geminids Peak
December 13-14 brings the Geminids, the year's best meteor shower with up to 150 meteors per hour under dark skies. A perfect holiday light show.
Blue Moon in May
May 31 features a Blue Moon, the second full moon in a single month. A relatively rare event that won't happen again for another 2-3 years.