Stargazing
Latest about Stargazing
-
-

NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!
By Chris McMullen Published -

On this day in space: April 10, 1982: India Launches 1st Multipurpose Satellite
By Hanneke Weitering Last updated 51 Comments -
Buying GuideBest star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
By Jamie Carter Last updated -

Aurora forecast April 10-12 — Northern lights could return this weekend as speedy solar winds arrive
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
Buying GuideBest star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans
By Tantse Walter Last updated -
Buying GuideBest tripods 2026: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane Last updated -

1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know
By Anthony Wood Published
-
Explore Stargazing
Astrophotography
-
-

Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026
By Anthony Wood Published -

'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside story
By Anthony Wood Published -

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space
By Anthony Wood Published 3 Comments -

A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
By Anthony Wood Published -

Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo
By Anthony Wood Published -

A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo
By Anthony Wood Published 2 Comments -

Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky
By Elizabeth Howell Published -

Fujifilm X-M5 review — impressive astro in a small package
By Harry Bennett Published -

Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)
By Anthony Wood Published
-
Auroras
-
-

Aurora forecast April 10-12 — Northern lights could return this weekend as speedy solar winds arrive
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published -

Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's why
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 2 Comments -

Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Northern lights may be visible in 9 US states March 13
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceWhy March is the best month to see the northern lights
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
-
Constellations
-
-

What constellation am I? A starry personality quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -

Connect the dots: A constellation quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published -

Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle
By Christina Hughes Published -
ReferenceAdhara: A bright gem in Canis Major
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceNebula: Definition, location and variants
By Andrew May Last updated -

Will the constellations ever change?
By Elizabeth Fernandez Published -
ReferenceCancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated -

What did ancient humans know about astronomy?
By Paul Sutter Published -
ReferenceScorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion
By Rebecca Sohn Last updated
-
Eclipses
-
-

On this day in space: April 10, 1982: India Launches 1st Multipurpose Satellite
By Hanneke Weitering Last updated 51 Comments -

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?
By Jamie Carter Last updated -
ReferenceWhat are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceLunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split
By Julian Dossett Published -

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 2 Comments -

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
By Anthony Wood Published -

Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026
By Anthony Wood Published -

Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams
By Anthony Wood Last updated 2 Comments
-
Meteors & Meteor Showers
-
-

Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)
By Anthony Wood Published -
ReferenceEta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceLyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -
ReferenceMeteor showers 2026: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
By Anthony Wood Published -

One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
By Joe Rao Published -
ReferenceQuadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated -

Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show
By Anthony Wood Published -

Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
-
Skywatching Kit
-
-

NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!
By Chris McMullen Published -
Buying GuideBest star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
By Jamie Carter Last updated -
Buying GuideBest star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans
By Tantse Walter Last updated -
Buying GuideBest tripods 2026: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane Last updated -

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
By Harry Bennett Published -
DealsThis Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale
By Chris McMullen Published -

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
By Harry Bennett Published -
Buying GuideBest telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies
By Gemma Lavender Last updated -
ReviewSiril astrophotography software review
By Jacob Little Published
-
More about Stargazing
-
-

1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know
By Anthony Wood Published -

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?
By Jamie Carter Last updated -

May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon
By Anthony Wood Published
-