Exactly 5,280 Waterford crystals cover the 2026 Times Square New Year's Eve ball , creating a glittering spectacle that will be viewed by millions this December 31. Already an icon, this year's ball—dubbed The Constellation Ball—is bigger and more beautiful than ever before.

For the first time in the ball's 118-year history, circular Waterford crystal discs cover its surface, rather than the triangular shapes from years past. Three different sizes of discs combine to form the design, each one emblazoned with an intricate pattern. This year's ball measures 12.5 feet in diameter, weighs 12,350 pounds and features double the amount of crystals compared to its predecessors. It will light up with vibrant colors as it drops from the 139-foot pole atop One Times Square to herald the start of a

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