Spoiler: It's both. And neither. Let us explain. Every time it happens, the same fight starts: "Is the Moon actually bigger tonight?" "Or does it just look bigger?" "Or is this just one of those things people overhype every year?"
November 25, 2026 is your best chance to spot a planet that's 2.9 billion kilometers away. Without a telescope. Yes, really. Here's a strange fact: You might be able to see Uranus with your own eyes.
November 29, 2026: The morning star hits -4.7 magnitude and refuses to act like a normal celestial object. At some point, you'll notice it. Not because you were looking for it. But because it doesn't belong.
100+ meteors per hour. No Moon interference. December 13-14. This is the one. If you've only watched one meteor shower in your life, there's a good chance it wasn't the best one.
December 18, 2026: You've seen this before. That's exactly why it matters now. By now, you've seen this before. The Moon near Saturn. Two objects, seemingly close. Two points that instantly draw your attention.
December 23-24, 2026: The closest full Moon since 2018, arriving exactly when the whole world slows down. There are full Moons you notice. And there are full Moons you remember.