A total lunar eclipse occurs on January 20, 2019, and totality begins before midnight for observers in the Americas. You can find observing tips inside, along with links to additional NASA eclipse resources. You may even be able to find an eclipse viewing party near you! read more

New Horizons makes its rendezvous with Kuiper Belt Object 2014 MU69 on New Year's Day 2019! Ultima Thule, the temporary nickname for this distant object, will be the most distant body ever visited by humanity and provide our first closeup look at a small member of the icy Kuiper Belt. Find details in this article on where to get the latest news from the New Horizons team and how to participate in the flyby fun! read more

The Geminids will have a great showing in 2018, especially after the Moon sets the evening of December 13th. Observers under dark clear skies will be treated to many meteors per hour during the shower peak that evening through the morning of December 14th. Find out more about this meteor shower and get some tips on how to best spot these brilliant meteors inside. read more