Stargazing at SkyvieW
In 2026, the cosmos puts on a spectacular show with an abundance of astronomical events like meteor showers, eclipses, planetary alignments, and three supermoons. Here, beneath vast, starry skies, Skyview invites you to slow down, step outside, and see things from a new perspective.
Perched on a hilltop above rural Los Alamos, free from city lights and urban glow, Skyview is surrounded by some of the darkest, clearest skies in California. The conditions are so pristine, in fact, that even SpaceX relies on this airspace for nearby rocket launches.
With so many highlights on the horizon, now’s the time to start planning your Skyview escape. Here’s your 2026 guide to the most unforgettable celestial events.
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June 9th: Venus & Jupiter Close Approach – The two brightest planets appear strikingly close together.
June 12th–17th: Planetary Conjunction & Moon Occults Venus – Multiple planets cluster in the sky, with the Moon briefly passing in front of Venus.
June 14th: New Moon
June 29th: Full Moon (“Strawberry Moon”)
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July 14th: New Moon
July 29th: Full Moon (“Buck Moon”)
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August 12th: Total Solar Eclipse & New Moon – The Moon completely blocks the Sun, briefly turning day into night.
August 12th–13th: Perseids Meteor Shower Peak – One of the most popular meteor showers, known for frequent bright streaks.
August 28th: Full Moon (“Sturgeon Moon”) & Partial Lunar Eclipse – Part of the Moon darkens as it moves through Earth’s shadow.
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September 6th–14th: “Week of the Planets” – The Moon passes close to Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus over several nights.
September 10th: New Moon
September 26th: Full Moon (“Harvest Moon”)
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October 4th: Saturn at Opposition – Saturn is closest to Earth, making its rings especially vivid.
October 10th: New Moon
October 26th: Full Moon (“Hunter’s Moon”)
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November 9th: New Moon
November 14th–15th: Planetary Conjunction – Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter appear grouped together in the sky.
November 17th–19th: Leonids Meteor Shower Peak – A historic meteor shower known for occasional meteor storms.
November 24th: Supermoon (“Beaver Moon”) – A full moon that appears larger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth.
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December 8th: New Moon
December 13th–14th: Geminids Meteor Shower Peak – One of the year’s most reliable and colorful meteor showers.
December 21st: Winter Solstice – The shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
December 23rd: Christmas Supermoon – A full moon that appears larger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth.
UNISTELLAR TELESCOPE RENTALS
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to appreciate what’s going on overhead — because this year, we’re introducing a new way to take it all in — with state-of-the-art Unistellar Odyssey telescopes now available for hotel guests to rent for just $50/night.
These smart, app-enabled telescopes bring galaxies, star clusters, and other worldly wonders into sharp focus with ease, no experience required.
When the full moon rises, we match its energy. Join us on the iconic pool deck for monthly Moonrise Swims featuring a lineup of live DJ sets curated by Traffic Records. It's your chance to float in the heated pool, sip stellar cocktails, and soak in the view as the sun sets and the moon takes over.
Open to the public: $35 per person
Free entry for hotel guests and Nomada Members
Decked Tarot Readings: $20 per session
21 and over only
Buck Moon
Tuesday, July 28, 5 - 9pm
Sturgeon Moon
Wednesday, August 26, 5 - 9pm
Harvest Moon
Friday, September 25, 5 - 9pm
Supermoon
Saturday, October 24, 5 - 9pm