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January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month
Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. You really should catch the show.
The best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies.
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.
On this day in space: Jan. 7, 1610: Galileo discovers 3 moons of Jupiter
On January 7, 1610, the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered three of Jupiter's moons: Callisto, Europa and Io.
I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless
From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.
NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026.
Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.
Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say
"The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."
