Here is a chart of some of the don't-miss spectacles that the sky has to offer in 2016.

From planetary meet-ups to eclispes of the moon and the sun, the year 2016 has a lot to offer for skywatchers. Here's a look a the year's most promising events to help you plan.

For the latest on what's up in the night sky, visit our Skywatching section here.

You can also see the current month's night sky events here:

Night Sky: Visible Planets, Moon Phases & Events