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The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expectBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Buying GuideThe best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shootingBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest cameras for astrophotography 2026 — shoot stars and planets like a professionalBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this yearBy Jamie Carter Last updated -
Buying GuideThe best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general useBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazingBy Gemma Lavender Last updated -
Buying GuideThe best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopesBy Gemma Lavender Last updated
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Astrophotography
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Astrophotographer captures a cosmic lagoon glowing 5,200 light-years from Earth (photo)By Anthony Wood Published -
Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)By Anthony Wood Published -
Jupiter and Venus looked spectacular in this week's planetary conjunction. Here are our favorite photosBy Anthony Wood Published -
Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balconyBy Anthony Wood Published2 Comments -
May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026By Anthony Wood Published -
Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescopeBy Anthony Wood Published2 Comments -
Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)By Anthony Wood Published -
I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrongBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescopeBy Anthony Wood Published
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Auroras
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Incoming CME could spark impressive northern lights over the northern US tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Aurora alert! 4 Earth-bound CMEs could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published2 Comments -
Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lightsBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Northern lights forecast - Aurora season winds down as summer twilight takes overBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky'By Keith Cooper Published -
Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward EarthBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonightBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated5 Comments -
Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: 'One of the most profound sightings of my career'By Daisy Dobrijevic Published2 Comments
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Constellations
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4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find themBy Anthony Wood Published -
What constellation am I? A starry personality quizBy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published2 Comments -
Connect the dots: A constellation quizBy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -
Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzleBy Christina Hughes Published -
ReferenceAdhara: A bright gem in Canis MajorBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceNebula: Definition, location and variantsBy Andrew May Last updated -
Will the constellations ever change?By Elizabeth Fernandez Published -
ReferenceCancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiacBy Rebecca Sohn Last updated -
What did ancient humans know about astronomy?By Paul Sutter Published
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Eclipses
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Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really isBy Jamie Carter Last updated6 Comments -
10 incredible places to see Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse on Aug. 12By Jamie Carter Last updated2 Comments -
Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to lookBy Jamie Carter Published3 Comments -
Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctlyBy Hanneke Weitering Last updated -
ReferenceWhen is the next solar eclipse?By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Annular solar eclipse 2027: everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire' on Feb. 6By Jamie Carter Published -
ReferenceTotal solar eclipse 2026 — Everything you need to knowBy Jamie Carter Last updated -
10 best Spanish beaches to see the total solar eclipse 2026By Jamie Carter Published -
August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'By Jamie Carter Published
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Meteors & Meteor Showers
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The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expectBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)By Anthony Wood Published -
Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here's how to see (and even hear) themBy Jules-Pierre Malartre Published -
Meteor streaks across the sky above big observatory | Space photo of the day for June 5, 2026By Chelsea Gohd Published -
Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirmsBy Elizabeth Howell Published7 Comments -
ReferencePerseid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see itBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tipsBy Daisy Dobrijevic Published -
Watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 online tonight with these livestreamsBy Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
What's the best time to see Eta Aquarid meteors tonight?By Anthony Wood Last updated
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Skywatching Kit
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Buying GuideThe best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shootingBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest cameras for astrophotography 2026 — shoot stars and planets like a professionalBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this yearBy Jamie Carter Last updated -
Buying GuideThe best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general useBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Buying GuideBest telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazingBy Gemma Lavender Last updated -
Buying GuideThe best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopesBy Gemma Lavender Last updated -
DealsAmazon Prime Day 2026 starts in four days, these are the best early dealsBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
You can still get 15% off the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the rest of their smart telescope range for Father's DaySpace Approved - Sponsored Offer Unistellar
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DealsYou can get my favorite image-stabilized binoculars for their cheapest ever price in this incredible anti-Prime Day dealBy Harry Bennett Published
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More about Stargazing
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Buying GuideThe best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopesBy Gemma Lavender Last updated -
DealsAmazon Prime Day 2026 starts in four days, these are the best early dealsBy Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated -
Want to start stargazing? Here's why June is the perfect time for newcomersBy Jamie Carter Published
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