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Buying GuideBest night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark this festive season
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
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January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month
By Joe Rao Published
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Buying GuideThe best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
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Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Buying GuideBest telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
By Tom Kerss Last updated
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I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Buying GuideBest smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Astrophotography
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Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Our 10 favorite Space.com reader astronomy photos of 2025
By Anthony Wood Published
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Comet SWAN shines with the Pillars of Creation in breathtaking deep space photo
By Anthony Wood Published
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A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo
By Anthony Wood Published
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'It was an incredible moment.' Skydiver plunges across the face of the sun jaw-dropping astrophotographer photo
By Josh Dinner Published
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image captured after close pass by the sun (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Astrophotographer spies an ancient supernova remnant shining in the wing of a cosmic swan (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Astrophotographer spies a spiral galaxy bursting with starbirth (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
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Comet Lemmon photos are plagued by satellite streaks. Here's how amateur astronomers face the problem
By Anthony Wood Published
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Auroras
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Aurora forecast Jan. 6 - Northern lights remain quiet tonight as geomagnetic activity eases
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Northern lights may be visible in 18 states Jan. 2-3
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Northern lights chances rise for Christmas as space weather remains unsettled
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Dec. 23-24
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun's recent activity tells us
By Ryan French Published
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 3
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states on Nov. 27
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Constellations
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What constellation am I? A starry personality quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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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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ReferenceAdhara: A bright gem in Canis Major
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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ReferenceNebula: 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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ReferenceCancer 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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ReferenceScorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
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Eclipses
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2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years
By Jamie Carter Published
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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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GuideTotal 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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ReferenceAnnular 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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ReferenceWhen is the next solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Meteors & Meteor Showers
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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
By Anthony Wood Published
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One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
By Joe Rao Published
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ReferenceQuadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
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Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show
By Anthony Wood Published
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Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)
By Anthony Wood Published
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December's overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?
By Joe Rao Published
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Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream
By Anthony Wood Published
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Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year
By Anthony Wood Published
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Skywatching Kit
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Buying GuideBest night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark this festive season
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
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Buying GuideThe best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
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Buying GuideBest telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
By Tom Kerss Last updated
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Buying GuideBest smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Buying GuideBest telescopes for kids 2026: The best child-friendly scopes you can buy
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Buying GuideThe best telescopes for beginners 2026: The best for budding new astronomers
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Buying GuideBest telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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ReviewGovee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro review
By Tantse Walter Published
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ReviewFujifilm GFX 100S II review
By Harry Bennett Published
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More about Stargazing
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Buying GuideBest smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
By Kimberley Lane Last updated
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Buying GuideBest telescopes for kids 2026: The best child-friendly scopes you can buy
By Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Night sky tonight: Catch the red eye of Taurus shine in the winter sky on Jan. 7
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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