Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is

Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.
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The sky today on Friday, February 13: Catch the zodiacal light

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. February 12: Asteroid Nysa approaches a star This dark, moonless Friday the 13th evening is the perfect time to head out ...

The Sky This Week from February 13 to 20: The zodiacal light's ethereal glow

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday3This dark, moonless Friday the 13th evening is the perfect time ...

Six planets line up for rare parade throughout February

Celestial spectacle will be at its most impressive on 28 February, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align across the sky ...