Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Skywatchers are in for a spectacular show as the January 2026 new moon has created darker skies, offering ideal conditions to spot bright planets, stars, and winter constellations across the globe.

The U.S. Naval Observatory reported that the new moon peaked on January 18, leaving the night skies free of moonlight and providing a rare opportunity for clear observation of celestial objects.

A new moon occurs when the moon aligns between Earth and the sun, with its illuminated side facing away from our planet, making it almost invisible and resulting in darker skies perfect for stargazing.

This month, Jupiter and Saturn are standout sights visible to the naked eye, with Saturn appearing in the southwestern sky after ...