This publication serves as a chronological guide to celestial events and astronomical phenomena occurring throughout the 1986 calendar year. Author Wayne R. Davis compiles observational data to assist amateur astronomers and stargazers in tracking planetary alignments, lunar phases, and significant meteor showers. The work functions as a practical reference tool for scheduling observations based on the specific orbital mechanics of that year.

This text is categorized as a historical reference document for astronomical enthusiasts interested in the specific celestial configurations of the mid-1980s. Experts note that while the data is precise for its intended year, it is now primarily of interest to collectors or those studying historical observational records.