NASA Skywatching Tips for January 2026 and a video of 2025 in review and 2026 in preview

Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Here are some updates to start the year from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller:

What’s Up: January 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and the Beehive Cluster buzzes into view.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech, Chelsea Gohd

NASA: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

In 2025, we stacked the Artemis II rocket, certified next-generation lunar spacesuits, celebrated 25 years on the International Space Station, and snapped the closest pictures ever taken of the Sun. We’re not just going back to the Moon in 2026 – we’re paving the way to Mars, exploring the stars, and dominating the skies, setting the stage for a historic year ahead.

Credits: NASA