space-frontier Cosmic Delights: Northern Lights, Supermoon, and Rare Astronomical Discoveries Kick Off 2026
The start of 2026 brings a plethora of celestial treats, from the Northern Lights visible in 18 states to the first full moon of the year, a supermoon dubbed the Wolf Moon. Meanwhile, astronomers have made groundbreaking discoveries, including the detection of a rare "free floating" exoplanet and the secrets spilled by an interstellar comet.