Cosmic Calendar
Curated sky events you can see with the naked eye.
Meteor Shower
April 22, 2026
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak
The Lyrids are active from April 16 to April 25, peaking on the night of April 22. Expect 15 to 20 meteors per hour at peak under dark skies.
Visibility: Northern Hemisphere, best after midnight
Meteor Shower
May 6, 2026
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak
Debris from Halley's Comet creates this reliable shower with up to 50 meteors per hour at peak. Best seen before dawn.
Visibility: Best in Southern Hemisphere and equatorial latitudes
Meteor Shower
August 12, 2026
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
The most popular meteor shower of the year, producing up to 100 meteors per hour during peak under dark skies.
Visibility: Northern Hemisphere, best in pre-dawn hours
Eclipse
September 28, 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse turns the Moon a deep red as Earth's shadow passes over it. Totality lasts approximately 65 minutes.
Visibility: Asia, Australia, western North America
Meteor Shower
November 17, 2026
Leonid Meteor Shower Peak
The Leonids are known for fast meteors and occasional storms. Expect about 15 meteors per hour at peak.
Visibility: Worldwide, best after midnight
Meteor Shower
December 13, 2026
Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at peak.
Visibility: Worldwide, visible all night