Almanac Himmelsjahr 2026

The sun, moon and stars throughout the year

Whether you want to discover constellations in the sky, recognise a planet or observe the next lunar eclipse, you will find detailed information on all "celestial events" in Kosmos Himmelsjahr:

• Calendar data: the beginning of the seasons, all public holidays and chronological information
• Sun and moon: rise and set times, position in the zodiac, daily moon phases and eclipses
• Planetary motion: the path of the planets through the constellations, when they can be seen and where they meet
• Stars and constellations: with clear star charts, detailed descriptions and telescope tips
• Monthly topics: exciting reports on astronomical phenomena in everyday life and the mysteries of the universe

Highlight 2026: On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will take place over Europe! It will be visible from northern Spain and the Balearic Islands. Just two weeks later, a deep partial lunar eclipse will adorn the sky. You can find everything you need to know in this almanac!

The author Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Keller is the founding director of the Stuttgart Planetarium (1976-2008), professor of astronomy at the University of Stuttgart and director of the Welzheim Observatory.

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