Autumn Equinox 2026 Marks Start of Fall on September 22
The 2026 autumn equinox arrives on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 p.m. EDT, marking the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
Northern Hemisphere
Perseid meteor shower peaks as solar eclipse occurs
On August 12, 2026, skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere will experience a rare astronomical double feature: a daytime total and partial solar eclipse followed immediately by the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, enhanced by unusually dark skies from a new moon. A Rare Day-and-Night Astronomical Alignment on August 12, 2026 Most years, celestial … Read more
Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak August 12-13 With Ideal New Moon Viewing
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12 to 13, offering exceptional viewing conditions across the Northern Hemisphere due to a favorable new moon phase that eliminates background moonlight interference, according to NASA, the American Meteor Society, and space science reports. Summer stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are preparing for what researchers … Read more