Sky & Telescope March 2026 Magazine

The Origin of Life, Urban Astrophotography, and Solar System Rings

In the March 2026 issue of Sky & Telescope, we explore the possible origins of life on Earth — including the prospect that it could have arrived here from outer space. As we’re exploring other worlds in our search, we’ll also look at the many kinds of rings that can be found in our solar system, even around Centaur asteroids and dwarf planets. Luckily, Saturn and its rings are an excellent target for urban astrophotography, so come join us as we capture stunning astrophotos under city lights. Finally, we flip from light to dark to study the mysteries of dark energy and why its reality isn’t quite matching up with astronomers’ predictions.