Skywatchers gear up for spectacular celestial events in 2026 (Image: Canva)
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2026: A Skywatcher's Dream Year with Eclipses, Comets & Asteroid Flybys

  • 2026 promises a remarkable lineup of celestial events for skywatchers worldwide.
  • Includes annular and total solar eclipses, and total and partial lunar eclipses, offering rare viewing opportunities.
  • Planetary alignments like Jupiter and Saturn oppositions, and Venus-Jupiter conjunctions provide prime observation chances.
  • Major meteor showers such as Quadrantids, Perseids, and Geminids will deliver dazzling night displays.
  • Other phenomena include asteroid flybys, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, supermoons, and lunar occultations.

Why It Matters: 2026 offers a rare, packed calendar of celestial events, from eclipses to comets, for all sky enthusiasts.

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