Celestial events: How to see meteor showers, supermoons and eclipses in 2026
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Key Points:
- In 2026, stargazers can enjoy 13 full moons including three supermoons in January, November, and December, with December's supermoon being the closest to Earth at 221,667 miles.
- Several notable meteor showers will occur, with the Perseids and Geminids expected to be the best displays, especially since the Perseids peak without lunar interference.
- Two solar eclipses will take place: an annular eclipse over Antarctica on February 17 and a total solar eclipse visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and part of Portugal on August 12, alongside partial eclipses in other regions.
- Two lunar eclipses are expected: a total lunar eclipse on March 3 visible in Asia, Australia
