The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week! Here's what to expect. By Joe Rao It's an excellent year to view the Orionids, which peak before dawn on Wednesday (Oct. 21).
October new moon 2020: An invisible 'supermoon' leads a parade of planets into the evening sky By Jesse Emspak The new moon occurs on Friday (Oct. 16), at 3:31 p.m. EDT (1931 GMT), on the same day that our natural satellite reaches perigee, or the closest point to Earth in its orbit.
Historic Mount Wilson Observatory was ready for its close call with the Bobcat Fire By Doris Elin Urrutia Several months ago, the historic Mount Wilson Observatory in southern California made an extraordinary observation.
Zany moon monikers: October's 'Blue Moon' and other lunar terms explained By Joe Rao October has already seen a Harvest Moon, now this week comes a "proxigean" new moon, and to finish out this month we'll have a "Halloween Micro Blue Moon." We'll explain.
Space calendar 2020: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2020, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
Save 33% on Celestron's NexStar 130SLT telescope for Prime Day By Kasandra Brabaw Celestron's NexStar 130SLT computerized telescope is on sale for $333.16 for Amazon Prime Day 2020. That's 33% off its regular price.
Celestron's Skymaster 25x100 binoculars are just $219 this Prime Day By Kasandra Brabaw Celestron's SkyMaster 25x100 Astro Binoculars are is 47% off for Amazon Prime Day.
Best telescopes 2020: Top picks for beginners, viewing planets, astrophotography and all-arounders By Gemma Lavender Whatever your budget, experience in astronomy or targets that interest you most, there’s a great telescope out there just for you — we’ve rounded up the very best
Celestron's NexStar 5SE computerized telescope is 31% off for Prime Day By Kasandra Brabaw Save $220 with this two-day deal on Amazon Prime.
The best deals on Celestron telescopes and binoculars By Space.com Staff Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars. We've rounded up some of the best deals.
Mars at opposition shines extra bright in the night sky tonight By Samantha Mathewson Mars reaches opposition today, Oct. 13, offering skywatchers an early Halloween treat.
Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best space deals to watch By Space.com Staff Amazon.com's annual Prime Day megasale began Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT) and will last two days. Here is a roundup of our favorite sale items for space lovers.
Mars Opposition 2020: How to See It and What to Expect By Samantha Mathewson Get ready to see the Red Planet up close this week: , offering the closest view of the planet until 2035.
Exploring Mars at Opposition using Starry Night By Chris Vaughan After months of waiting, Mars has finally taken center stage in the night sky for skywatchers all around the world!
Astronomers hope UN can help protect dark skies against megaconstellation threat By Mike Wall Astronomers have studied the megaconstellation threat, alerted the public about it and helped satellite operators dim their spacecraft. But some are now taking another, potentially much bigger step.
Best telescopes for beginners 2020: Recommended from Celestron, Orion, Sky-Watcher and more By Gemma Lavender Looking for your first telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes
The best deals on Meade telescopes and binoculars By Space.com Staff Whether you're looking for a telescope, binoculars or both, we have the best prices from top online retailers
The best deals on Sky-Watcher telescopes By Space.com Staff Whether you're looking to give a telescope as a gift or buying one for yourself, here are the very best daily deals on Sky-Watcher products
The best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars By Space.com Staff The very best deals on Orion telescopes and binoculars — whatever your budget and whoever the recipient
Best binoculars 2020: Top picks for skywatching, nature and travel from Celestron, Meade and other top brands By Gemma Lavender Our recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action
