11.03.2026
The average monthly sunspot number, which has been measured consistently since 1749 and is a leading indicator of solar activity, fell to 78.2 in the first two months of 2026. This is the lowest figure since August 2022, when a value of 74.6 was recorded.
05.03.2026
Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), likely a fragment of the Great Comet of 1106, now has no chance of escaping its previously predicted fate. Exactly 30 days from now, on April 4, 2026, the celestial body will impact the Sun.
03.03.2026
Today marks the third full moon this year. If you're lucky enough to see the moon in the sky between 09:50 and 13:17 UTC, you'll see a lunar eclipse, which will also be total from 2:04 PM to 3:03 PM.
