Edited by: Astronomical Yearbook Editorial Committee (Tenmonenkanhenshuuiinkai)
The 2026 edition of the Astronomical Almanac includes forecasts and explanations of astronomical phenomena occurring in 2026 (including sunrise, moonrise, and moonset times in eight cities across the country, the starry sky for each of the 12 months, eclipses such as solar and lunar eclipses, the movements of the planets, the movements of dwarf planets and asteroids, comet appearance forecasts, and meteor shower forecasts), as well as observation results of astronomical phenomena that occurred from the summer of 2024 to the summer of 2025.
The frontispiece of the 2026 edition features rare images, including the total lunar eclipse seen for the first time in three years on September 8, 2025, and the huge solar prominence that appeared on August 20.
One astronomical phenomenon worth noting in 2026 is the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 4th, the beginning of the year. You can enjoy the meteor shower under the clear skies at the start of the year.
Furthermore, a total lunar eclipse will occur on the evening of March 3rd. The total eclipse will last for approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, and can be enjoyed all over Japan. It is a phenomenon that you definitely want to see.
Additionally, on August 13th, the peak day of the Perseid meteor shower, a total solar eclipse will occur in Iceland and Spain.
In addition, there will be many other astronomical phenomena to keep an eye on in 2026, including the occultation of Regulus, the occultation of the Beehive star cluster, the occultation of the Pleiades star cluster, and the Geminid meteor shower. With an astronomical almanac in hand, enjoy stargazing and celestial observation.
●Notable astronomical phenomena in 2026
January 4th: Peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower
January 7: Occultation of Regulus
March 2: Occultation of Regulus
March 3: Total lunar eclipse
June 20: Venus enters the Beehive Cluster
August 13: Total solar eclipse (Iceland, Spain)
August 13: Peak of the Perseid meteor shower
October 11: Mars enters the Beehive Cluster
November 2nd: Occultation of the Beehive Cluster
November 24: Pleiades occultation
December 14: Peak of the Geminid meteor shower
The 2026 edition of the Astronomical Almanac includes forecasts and explanations of astronomical phenomena occurring in 2026 (including sunrise, moonrise, and moonset times in eight cities across the country, the starry sky for each of the 12 months, eclipses such as solar and lunar eclipses, the movements of the planets, the movements of dwarf planets and asteroids, comet appearance forecasts, and meteor shower forecasts), as well as observation results of astronomical phenomena that occurred from the summer of 2024 to the summer of 2025.
The frontispiece of the 2026 edition features rare images, including the total lunar eclipse seen for the first time in three years on September 8, 2025, and the huge solar prominence that appeared on August 20.
One astronomical phenomenon worth noting in 2026 is the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 4th, the beginning of the year. You can enjoy the meteor shower under the clear skies at the start of the year.
Furthermore, a total lunar eclipse will occur on the evening of March 3rd. The total eclipse will last for approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, and can be enjoyed all over Japan. It is a phenomenon that you definitely want to see.
Additionally, on August 13th, the peak day of the Perseid meteor shower, a total solar eclipse will occur in Iceland and Spain.
In addition, there will be many other astronomical phenomena to keep an eye on in 2026, including the occultation of Regulus, the occultation of the Beehive star cluster, the occultation of the Pleiades star cluster, and the Geminid meteor shower. With an astronomical almanac in hand, enjoy stargazing and celestial observation.
●Notable astronomical phenomena in 2026
January 4th: Peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower
January 7: Occultation of Regulus
March 2: Occultation of Regulus
March 3: Total lunar eclipse
June 20: Venus enters the Beehive Cluster
August 13: Total solar eclipse (Iceland, Spain)
August 13: Peak of the Perseid meteor shower
October 11: Mars enters the Beehive Cluster
November 2nd: Occultation of the Beehive Cluster
November 24: Pleiades occultation
December 14: Peak of the Geminid meteor shower
Released 25/12/10
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