Stargazing
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Don't miss the biggest full moon of the year rise on Nov. 5 — Here's what to expect
By Joe Rao Published
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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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The brightest planets in November's night sky: How to see them (and when)
By Joe Rao Last updated
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Astronomers capture vast cosmic bat spreading its wings in time for Halloween (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Trick or treat: Here's where to find comets Lemmon, SWAN and 3I/ATLAS in the Halloween sky
By Anthony Wood Published
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Buying Guide
Best telescopes ahead of Black Friday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Astrophotography
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Astronomers capture vast cosmic bat spreading its wings in time for Halloween (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos
By Hanneke Weitering Last updated
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Glowing meteor trail photobombs Comet Lemmon in incredible telescope footage. 'A pure perspective miracle'
By Anthony Wood Published
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Cosmic 'brain' ponders the cosmos in colorful new photo of the Medulla Nebula
By Anthony Wood Published
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A cosmic heart bursts with light in new deep space astrophotographer portrait (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Cosmic baboon rampages through deep space in gorgeous new nebula photo
By Anthony Wood Published
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Astrophotographers capture dazzling new views of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it brightens for October skies
By Anthony Wood Published
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See our neighboring galaxy Andromeda shine in stunningly detailed astrophotography portrait (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Breathtaking timelapse photos capture September's blood moon total lunar eclipse over Egypt's White Desert
By Anthony Wood Published
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Auroras
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Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Northern lights may be visible in 10 US states Oct. 29
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 US states Oct. 16
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Colossal 'hole' in the sun could spark impressive auroras this weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Northern lights may get stronger within the next 2 years as the sun enters a turbulent decline with a 'last gasp' finale
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Northern lights may be visible in these 12 US states on Oct. 2
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Northern lights may be visible in these 7 US states (and maybe more) on Oct. 1
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Surprise solar storm sparks stunning auroras across the US (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Constellations
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Connect the dots: A constellation quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle
By Christina Hughes Published
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Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Nebula: Definition, location and variants
By Andrew May Last updated
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Will the constellations ever change?
By Elizabeth Fernandez Published
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Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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What did ancient humans know about astronomy?
By Paul Sutter Published
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Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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Eclipses
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The total solar eclipse 2024 tricked birds into singing a 'false dawn chorus'
By Stefanie Waldek Published
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Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand
By Jamie Carter Published
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NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captures rare view of the September partial solar eclipse from space
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Annular solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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NOAA GOES-19 satellite captures partial eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 23, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'
By Jamie Carter Published
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See the sun transform into a fiery crescent in breathtaking photos of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood Published
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When is the next solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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What is a solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Meteors & Meteor Showers
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Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Orionid meteor shower 2025 lights the night sky over Egypt in stunning photo
By Anthony Wood Published
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When is a 'double fireball' not a 'double fireball'? Wild meteor videos explained by a trick of the light
By Anthony Wood Published
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Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky
By Anthony Wood Published
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The Orionid meteor shower peaks under dark, moonless skies next week. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao Published
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Watch the moment a brilliant green fireball meteor turns night to day over Tennessee (video)
By Anthony Wood Published
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The Taurid meteor shower 2025 has begun and could spawn dramatic fireballs in the coming weeks
By Anthony Wood Published
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Meteor hunters rejoice! The Orionid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week with no moon in sight
By Anthony Wood Published
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The Delta Aurigid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight in the light of a waning gibbous moon
By Anthony Wood Published
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Skywatching Kit
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Buying Guide
Best telescopes ahead of Black Friday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Deals
Capture constellations easily with over $1000 off the Sony A7R V at Walmart
By Harry Bennett Published
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Deals
These top-rated binoculars deliver 'a sky-watching experience that will move your soul' — they've just hit the best price we've ever seen in this early Black Friday deal
By Paul Brett Published
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Buying Guide
Best smart binoculars 2025: Learn, share and be guided around the night sky
By Matt Morris Last updated
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Deals
Under 200 Unistellar Envision pre-orders left! Save $500 on these star-guiding smart binoculars
By Harry Bennett Published
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Buying Guide
Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans
By Tantse Walter Last updated
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Buying Guide
Best monoculars in 2025 — lighter, smaller and cheaper than binoculars
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Buying Guide
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
By Tom Kerss Last updated
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Buying Guide
Best star projectors 2025: The top projectors and planetariums ahead of Black Friday 2025
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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More about Stargazing
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Buying Guide
Best telescopes ahead of Black Friday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Halloween stargazing 2025: The moon and Saturn light the night sky for trick-or-treaters
By Joe Rao Published
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Reference
Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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