Skywatching

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Buying Guide Use the best telescopes for seeing planets to observe Venus, Mars, Jupiter and its red spot, Saturn and its rings and beyond with these high-quality scopes.

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2023 with our space calendar.

Reference Our meteor showers 2023 calendar will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

Reference The Full Strawberry Moon of 2023 will be joined by a few solar system guests in the night sky.

Reference Our viewing guide tells you which planets are visible in June's night sky and how you can see them.

Reference Find out what to see in your night sky during June 2023 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Buying Guide The best light pollution filters help reduce the effects of urban skyglow and are an essential accessory for astrophotographers.

Buying Guide The best camera accessories for astrophotography can make all the difference when shooting the night skies, from tripods to camera bags, star-trackers and headlamps.

Reference Discover the best methods and camera equipment to photograph Starlink satellites at night using this step-by-step method.

Buying Guide The best star trackers help render stunning long-exposure images of the stars by moving with the Earth's rotation, making astrophotography a breeze.

Reference Here is a schedule of when each new moon will occur in 2023. We explore what a new moon is and how it differs from a full moon.