Look Up in 2026: A Free Night Sky Calendar for Stargazers
Some of the best moments of the year don’t require tickets, travel, or planning. They happen quietly, overhead.
In 2026, the night sky will deliver bright full moons, meteor showers, eclipses, and rare planetary alignments. These events arrive on their own schedule, often late at night or early in the morning, and they’re easy to miss if you’re not paying attention.
That’s why we created the 2026 Night Sky Calendar.
It’s a simple, free calendar you can add to your phone or computer that highlights the most meaningful celestial events of the year and reminds you when they’re happening. No apps to install. No dates to remember. Just a nudge when it’s worth stepping outside and looking up.
What the calendar includes
The 2026 Night Sky Calendar features:
All 13 full moons with exact local times
Major meteor shower peaks throughout the year
Lunar and solar eclipses
Notable planet pairings and alignments
Automatic reminders 24 hours before and 2 hours before each event
All events are scheduled in Pacific Time, making it especially useful for West Coast stargazers. Most calendar apps automatically adjust times if you’re in a different time zone.
Why a calendar instead of a list
Astronomy guides and event lists are easy to find, but they require effort. You have to remember to check them, interpret the timing, and hope you don’t forget.
A calendar does the opposite. You add it once, and the year unfolds naturally. A reminder appears the day before a meteor shower. A full moon shows up on your schedule. An eclipse catches your attention before it passes.
It turns sky watching into something approachable instead of something you have to plan.
Who this is for
This calendar was created for anyone who enjoys slowing down and noticing small moments:
People who like stepping outside on quiet evenings
Families teaching kids to look up and ask questions
Photographers watching light and moon phases
Night owls, early risers, and curious minds
You don’t need a telescope. You don’t need experience. Just a clear sky and a moment of attention.
A Northern California perspective
Here in Northern California, we’re lucky. From foothill backyards to mountain overlooks, the night sky still feels close. On the right evening, a rising moon or a burst of meteors can stop you in your tracks.
This calendar is rooted in that mindset. It’s not about chasing every event. It’s about noticing the ones that matter to you.
Sometimes the most memorable moments of the year happen when you’re not trying very hard at all.
How to use it
Download the calendar file, open it, and add it to your calendar. That’s it.
Once it’s added, reminders will appear automatically when something notable is happening overhead.
The calendar works with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, and most modern calendar apps.
Free to download and share
The 2026 Night Sky Calendar is free to use and free to share. If you know someone who enjoys the night sky, photography, or quiet moments outdoors, feel free to pass it along.
Because sometimes the best plans are already written in the sky. View the calendar details, here.