Learn about skywatching, astronomy, star gazing, and comets in the night sky at space.com. View astrophotography and images of celestial bodies.
On Oct. 14 an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, you can follow the eclipse in unprecedented detail with NASA's new interactive map "Eclipse Explorer 2023."
Review These two great value packages include essential eye protection and exhaustive guides to the two upcoming solar eclipses in North America.
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Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2023 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Reference The only planet that continues 'out of the loop' in October is Mars, which will remain out of sight, too near the vicinity of the sun to be seen right through the end of the year.
Skywatchers who are out during the evening hours on Sunday will almost certainly be attracted toward the eastern sky, where the two brightest visible objects at that hour will be readily evident.
The final supermoon of the year, the Harvest Moon of September, gave skywatchers the final lunar thrill of the season.
The new moon glows in the sky above Turkey with the reflected light of Earth shining upon it in gorgeous photos by astrophotographer Miguel Claro.
This year's final supermoon, September's Harvest Full Moon, rises on Friday, Sept. 29, bringing a summer of supermoons to a close and joined by a planetary parade of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury.
From eye safety to backcountry travel, here's how to stay out of harm's way when eclipse-chasing and observing the 'ring of fire' or partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
Buying Guide We've tested and reviewed the best photo editing apps for astrophotography so you can find the perfect tool to create images of the night sky.
Buying Guide We've reviewed and ranked the best star trackers on the market to help you prevent the Earth’s rotation from blurring your astrophotography shots.
The moon's shadow will travel as fast as 7,000 mph on Oct. 14 and as slow as 1,700 mph. We explore what affects the speed of a solar eclipse.
Buying Guide The best mirrorless cameras in 2023 — including all the top brands with Micro Four-Thirds, APS-C and Full Frame options to suit any budget or skill level.
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Buying Guide The best beginner cameras in 2023 — get your photography journey off the ground with these versatile beginner-friendly cameras for all budgets.
