9 Best Places for 2026 Stargazing

Stargazers gear up for 2026's top celestial events, including Jupiter pairing with a supermoon on January 3, a mid-February planet parade, and a total lunar eclipse on March 2-3. Highlights continue with Venus-Jupiter conjunctions in April through June, a total solar eclipse on August 12, Perseid meteors on August 11-13, and Geminid showers in December. Dark-sky spots like Death Valley and Sedona offer prime viewing away from city lights.