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2026: Year of Eclipses, Supermoons, and Meteor Showers!

1/17/2026

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In 2026, skywatchers will experience four eclipses, three supermoons, and multiple meteor showers.
The first supermoon, the Wolf Moon, occurred on January 3, followed by the Super Beaver Moon on November 24 and the Super Cold Moon on December 24.
A total lunar eclipse will take place on March 3, visible in Western North America and Eastern Australia, while an annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, mainly observable in Antarctica.
The year will also feature about a dozen meteor showers, including the Perseids and Geminids.

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Story summary

In 2026, skywatchers will experience four eclipses, three supermoons, and multiple meteor showers.
The first supermoon, the Wolf Moon, occurred on January 3, followed by the Super Beaver Moon on November 24 and the Super Cold Moon on December 24.
A total lunar eclipse will take place on March 3, visible in Western North America and Eastern Australia, while an annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, mainly observable in Antarctica.
The year will also feature about a dozen meteor showers, including the Perseids and Geminids.