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The following year, 2026, will have a lot of stargazing events lined up, from a supermoon to planet sightings. (Image: Unsplash)

Mark your calendar: 13 spectacular moon events coming in 2026

January 01, 2026 9:44 am

The moon takes centre stage in 2026 with dramatic eclipses, breathtaking conjunctions and the closest supermoon in nearly a decade.

Moon missions and solar spectacles headline 2026 space calendar

December 30, 2025 9:19 am

From lunar flybys and towering robotic landers to rare eclipses and dazzling supermoons, 2026 is shaping up as a banner year for celestial events - with plenty to see both above Earth and far beyond it.

A supermoon is a bit larger and brighter than the usual full moon.

The last supermoon of 2025: What is it and how to watch?

December 05, 2025 6:40 pm

The full moon of December 2025 will rise on Thursday and Friday or December 4 and 5, respectively.

The upcoming month and the following year 2026 will have a lot of stargazing events lined up, from a supermoon to planet sighting. (Image: freepik)

Stargazing guide: A timeline of key upcoming sky events from December 2025 to 2026

November 29, 2025 9:09 am

2025 will end with a noticeable lunar event — a supermoon on December 24; and 2026 will start strong as Jupiter reaches opposition on January 10, making it the brightest.

The Cold Moon, 2025’s final supermoon, will glow in the northeastern sky on December 4, appearing larger and warmer as it rises.

December 2025 Supermoon: When, where, and how to see this year’s final big moon

November 09, 2025 12:32 pm

The year’s final supermoon, known as the Cold Moon, will shine on December 4, marking a bright end to 2025’s lunar calendar.

From Nov 4-6: GUJCOST set to organise ‘Supermoon Watch’ events

November 04, 2025 6:34 am

Slightly stronger tides, known as perigean spring tides, may also occur, though with minimal effect on daily life

A parade of planets is marching through the night sky

February 28, 2025 9:21 am

Whenever planets are visible in the night sky, they always appear roughly along the same line. This path, known as the ecliptic, is the same one that the sun travels along during the day.

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

October 17, 2024 2:08 am

The third of four supermoons this year, it will be 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometers) away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than in August and September. It will reach its full lunar phase Thursday.

Photographed with multi exposure method, the super blue moon is seen over the Kartavya path in New Delhi in 2023.

Super Blue Moon on Raksha Bandhan: What is it and how will it be different?

August 20, 2024 12:44 pm

While the expression “once in a blue moon” implies a rare or unusual occurrence, blue moons are surprisingly not a rare astronomical phenomenon. However, the sighting of a blue moon and a supermoon in the same instance is uncommon and will next be seen in January 2037.

Supermoon blue moon rising on August 19: Where to spot it and how to get the best view

August 18, 2024 9:05 am

The first of the four successive supermoons this year is set to take place on August 19. Here’s all that you need to know to make the most of this celestial event.