THE DAYS AHEAD
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SpaceLeonid Meteor Shower 2026
NASA lists the Leonids’ peak night as 16–17 November 2026. The countdown is a UTC date marker for the start of that night’s calendar date; viewing times and visibility depend on location. Countdown marks midnight at the start of the announced day, not a confirmed opening time.
SpaceBepiColombo Mercury Orbit Insertion 2026
ESA schedules BepiColombo’s capture into Mercury orbit for 21 November 2026. Countdown marks the beginning of that date in UTC, not a confirmed manoeuvre time.
SpaceGeminid Meteor Shower 2026
The Geminids peak around the night of 13–14 December. This UTC date marker is not a universal viewing time. Countdown marks the start of the announced day; event times may vary.
SpaceQuadrantid Meteor Shower 2027
NASA lists the Quadrantids’ peak night as 3–4 January 2027. The countdown is a UTC date marker; viewing times and visibility depend on location. Countdown marks midnight at the start of the announced day, not a confirmed opening time.
SpaceAnnular Solar Eclipse — February 2027
An annular eclipse occurs on 6 February 2027. Visibility and contact times depend on location. Countdown marks the start of the announced day; event times may vary.
SpaceLyrid Meteor Shower 2027
NASA lists the Lyrids’ peak night as 22–23 April 2027. The countdown is a UTC date marker; viewing times and visibility depend on location. Countdown marks midnight at the start of the announced day, not a confirmed opening time.
SpaceTotal Solar Eclipse — August 2027
A total solar eclipse crosses parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East on 2 August 2027. Local times vary. Countdown marks the start of the announced day; event times may vary.