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A photo from the uncrewed Artemis I mission in November 2022, showing the Moon, part of the Orion spacecraft, and , in the far distance, the Earth.
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What Can Astronauts Do on a Flyby Around the Moon?

According to Dr. Noah Petro, one of the scientists working on NASA’s Artemis Moon program, human observers can do things that robots can’t.

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Astronomy events in March 2026: Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse), Aurora, Equinox, Gemini.
Sky Guide for March 2026
What’s up in the sky in March 2026, including a Blood Moon, a prominent constellation, as well as the equinox and its interesting auroral effects.

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A dark blue graphic with a Full Moon in March 2026.
Moon Guide for March 2026
Discover the Moon phases for March. Also: How to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3, and why Artemis II won’t fly this month.

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Screenshot from timeanddate.com’s live stream of the March 2025 solar eclipse, showing a telescope view of a partially eclipsed Sun.
How Often Do Eclipses Happen? Old Question, New Data
A timeanddate.com study to be published in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association applies modern computing power to an ancient puzzle.

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Vivid green northern lights appear over the snow-topped mountains of Harstad, northern Norway.
Aurora Alert: Major X-Flares and an Incoming CME
After a burst of intense solar activity, the northern lights could glow farther from the usual polar regions around February 5.

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A vibrant purple-and-green northern lights display over Harstad, northern Norway.
Why 2026 Might Be an Exciting Year for Auroras
Aurora expert Vincent Ledvina reveals why 2026 may bring more predictable viewing—plus a chance of rare extreme events.

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Astronomy events in February 2026: Full Moon, Annular Solar Eclipse, Moon-Mercury in close-approach, Mercury's Greatest elongation east.
Skywatching Tips for February 2026
What’s up in the day and night sky in February 2026, including a string of close Moon-planet meetups and an annular solar eclipse.

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A dark blue graphic with a Full Moon in February 2026.
Moon Guide for February 2026
Discover the phases of the Moon in February 2026. Also: Will the crew of Artemis II fly around the Moon in February?

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Winter sunset over the city of Chicago, USA.
What Happens After the December Solstice?
In the Northern Hemisphere, you might be looking forward to more daylight. We take a look at how things are changing north and south of the equator.

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Screenshot from a live stream of the April 2023 total solar eclipse: Baily's beads at end of totality.
Skywatching Tips for 2026
2026 is packed with celestial highlights, including meteor showers, eclipses, and standout planetary events. Here’s what to watch for—and when—in the night sky.

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Image of Full Moon rising near Stavanger, Norway, on February 12, 2025.
The Moon in 2026
From a crewed lunar flyby to a total solar eclipse, the Moon will be in the news in 2026. Plus, when are the biggest and smallest Full Moons?

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