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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.

Strange New Words: Space's sci-fi reader's club
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ian Stokes published
Join Space.com's monthly, virtual reading community where we enjoy science fiction one short story at a time.

Best star projectors 2025: The top projectors and planetariums ahead of Black Friday 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

How to view and photograph comets
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Reference Comets are among the most exciting subjects to photograph in the night sky. Our handy guide will help you find them and capture the best images.

Best Lego Star Wars sets 2025: Top models ahead of Black Friday
By Kim Snaith last updated
We used the force to track down the best Lego Star Wars sets this side of Tatooine.

Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Night sky, October 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]
By Chris Vaughan last updated
Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
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