How to see the 'Great Hexagon' of bright winter stars this weekend By Joe Rao Eight bright stars dominate our current winter sky. Depending on how you look at them, you might see a graceful arc, a hexagon or a giant "G."
You can see Uranus, Mars and the moon get close in a rare night sky sight tonight By Chelsea Gohd Look up tonight (Jan. 21) to see Uranus and Mars nestled together in the night sky.
This tiny comet photobombed the total solar eclipse of 2020 By Kasandra Brabaw Looking closely at eclipse images, stargazers can spot a newfound Kreutz sungrazer comet that zoomed by the Sun during Chile and Argentina's solar eclipse.
Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
Vespera, a smart telescope to make astrophotography easier, nabs CES 2021 Innovation Award By Hanneke Weitering Vaonis, a French startup that raised eyebrows in 2018 with its sci-fi robot-looking Stellina smart telescope, has revealed its latest newbie-friendly astrophotography invention.
January new moon 2021: Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury get together in the 'moonless' sky By Jesse Emspak The new moon of January will occur at 12 a.m. EST (0400 GMT) on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
How to watch the rare 'triple conjunction' of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn tonight By Brandon Specktor Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form a tight triangle in the sky this Sunday during a rare 'triple conjunction' event.
Don't miss Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury shine in a triple-conjunction this weekend By Joe Rao A spectacular gathering of bright planets will be the chief celestial attraction in the evening sky this weekend as Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury appear to crowd into tight quarters.
Best telescopes 2021: Top picks for beginners, viewing planets, astrophotography and all-arounders By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine 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
Best telescopes for beginners 2021: Recommended from Celestron, Orion, Sky-Watcher and more By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine 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
Best telescopes for kids 2021: Top picks from Celestron, Orion and Meade to suit all ages and budgets By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Looking at the night sky can be an inspiring moment for youngsters, and the right telescope can drive an interest in skywatching for a lifetime
Blue UFO soars over Hawaii before crashing into the sea By Laura Geggel Multiple people saw a strange blue light whiz over Oahu, Hawaii.
Best binoculars 2021: Top picks for skywatching, nature and travel from Celestron, Nikon and other great brands By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Our recommended binoculars for touring the night sky and watching wildlife in action
The Quadrantid meteor shower, usually one of the best, peaks at the wrong time this weekend By Joe Rao The Quadrantid meteor shower of 2021 peaks overnight on Jan. 2 and 3, but the bright moon will spoil the view.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2021: When, Where & How to See It By Elizabeth Howell, Hanneke Weitering 2021 will be a lackluster year to see the annual Quadrantid meteor shower during its sharp peak overnight on Saturday (Jan. 2). Here's our guide.
The brightest planets in January's night sky: How to see them (and when) By Joe Rao Here's how to see planets visible in January's night sky.
Night sky, January 2021: What you can see this month [maps] By Chris Vaughan Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2021 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.
Best night sky events of January 2021 (stargazing maps) By Chris Vaughan See what's up in the night sky for January 2021, including stargazing events and the moon's phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software.
When, where and how to see the planets in the 2021 night sky By Joe Rao Here is a guide to when certain planets will appear brightest and most visible in the 2021 night sky, including a dazzling Venus display at the year's end!
