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![Little girl has a shocked expression while using one of the best binoculars for kids with a foliage backdrop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RKLWkUhirQxgz6pyj3uAL6-320-80.jpg)
Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids offer great views in a package suitable for smaller hands and faces.
![The July Supermoon rises near the Kidston Island Lighthouse on Kidston Island, located in the Bras d'Or lakes in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kidston Island is an uninhabited island in the Bras d'Or Lakes in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fkWwxSYkjkKSLEAV4P4dTa-320-80.jpg)
Supermoon: what is it and when is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. 2024 will experience four supermoons in a row.
![northern lights appear as ribbons of green and purple light streaking across the sky and reflected in the water below. There are some mountains to the left side of the image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k6okX2VVUg4qWoyxuNLsf7-320-80.jpg)
Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them
By Stefanie Waldek, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover everything there is to know about the northern lights, including how they form, where they can be seen and what causes their colors.
![Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KiEohNtqQepFxNyqYRyqpQ-320-80.jpg)
Telescopes at Walmart in 2024: Best deals
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
There are several discounts on Celestron and Orion telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!
![A domineering space woman whispers in the ear of an alien](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDvBNfhLCus7WAMiPfHWu9-320-80.jpg)
Everything We Know About 'Star Trek: Section 31'
By Jeff Spry published
A primer for the upcoming Paramount+ streaming film, 'Star Trek: Section 31"
![Best telescopes under $500: Image shows man using telescope at night with blurred city lights in background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7aUtUrxgr3JR4VAZ3AW6X-320-80.jpg)
Best budget telescopes under $500 2024: Great telescopes that won't break the bank
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500, bringing you quality picks so you can enjoy astronomy whatever your budget.
![A castle ruin is in the foreground of the image with a subtle pink hued sky and a bright full moon.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUrvomW3ZoGs6fHtcw5Rhn-320-80.jpg)
Full moon calendar 2024: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
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Nikon binoculars deals: What's available and in stock 2024
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Here's our handy guide to all the best Nikon binoculars deals with something for every level of astronomer and budget.
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