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2026 full moon calendar: When to see the full moon and phases

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...
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6 planets to align for ‘planet parade.’ How to see rare astronomical event

Who’s ready for a “planet parade”? The last planetary alignment was in August 2025, when six planets aligned and four were bright enough to be seen without a telescope. Next week, Mercury, Venus, ...
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Rare parade of planets to align in night sky, NASA says

Stargazers will soon have an opportunity to view six planets in alignment in the night sky, according to NASA. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will take part in a rare planetary ...
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No April Fool's joke, stargazers will have plenty to see this month

April 2026 will feature several celestial events, including a full moon, planetary alignment, and a meteor shower. April also presents a chance to view the planet Mercury and Comet C/2025 R3. No joke ...