NASA outlines a full 2026 astronomy calendar featuring eclipses, planetary alignments, meteor showers, supermoons, and seasonal milestones visible from different parts of Earth.

At the summit, the hikers shared stories, read poems, and took pictures in the renovated cabin, a restoration effort supported by various organizations and volunteers.

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An incredible image shows our planet during Sunday's winter solstice event. The Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 (MTGâ I1) view, captured at 6am UK time, shows the planet’s day–night terminator ...