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Penumbral phase of total lunar eclipse of May 2022.

The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse of 2022 has begun!

By Tereza Pultarova published

The first total lunar eclipse of 2022 has arrived! Here is what you can expect as you enjoy the celestial show.

A blood-red full moon against black sky.

Super Flower Blood Moon 2022: Everything to know for the total lunar eclipse

By Elizabeth Howell published

It will be visible in parts of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, the east Pacific, New Zealand, eastern Europe and the Middle East.

This NASA graphic shows the major stages of the Super Flower Blood Moon of May 2022 and their times.

Super Flower Blood Moon weather forecast: What to expect in the US for the total lunar eclipse

By Joe Rao published

A total eclipse of the moon will occur tonight (May 15). Here's the weather forecast for the Super Flower Blood Moon.

NASA chart of Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse stages and times.

Want to see the Super Flower Blood Moon? Here's one scientist's tips for the total lunar eclipse.

By Elizabeth Howell published

A space scientist weighs in on the Super Flower Blood Moon for the May's total lunar eclipse.

A simulation of how the Earth and moon will appear to the Lucy spacecraft.

NASA's Lucy asteroid probe will watch the Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse from deep space

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Lucy mission, bound for asteroids that orbit the sun at the same distance as Jupiter, will watch the moon's reflected sunlight disappear during a lunar eclipse.

A blood moon photo taken on July 27, 2018.

The Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse of 2022 occurs tonight! Here's what to expect.

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Super Flower Blood Moon, a total lunar eclipse, occurs tonight (May 15). Here's what to know and where to watch.

A partial solar eclipse collage in Chile of the April 30, 2022 solar eclipse.

The moon photobombs a sunset in this otherworldly solar eclipse image

By Ailsa Harvey published

A partial solar eclipse coincided with sunset in April 2022. This image tracks the movements of the sun and eclipse stages.

NASA chart of Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse stages and times.

What time is the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse?

By Samantha Mathewson published

A Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will occur this weekend and here's when to watch it.

An animation of a total lunar eclipse, also known as a "blood moon."

The stages of the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse of 2022 explained

By Joe Rao published

Here is every stage of the Super Flower Blood Moon of May 2022 with a timetable for the total lunar eclipse.

A supermoon eclipse captured in Wildwood, Florida

Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Is it the 1st of 4 supermoons?

By Elizabeth Howell published

Retired NASA eclipse scientist Fred Espenak has been watching the night sky ever since he was eight years old, and plans once again to look up for the forthcoming lunar eclipse Sunday (May 15).

This composite image shows a blood moon lunar eclipse as seen in London and the Acacus mountains in the Libyan desert.

Why does the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse?

By Jeanna Bryner published

During the so-called Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse, the face of the moon will turn a brick-red hue. Here's why.

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Binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings available

By Ruth Gaukrodger published

We've scoured the internet to find the best binoculars deals, with picks from the likes of Celestron, Nikon and more.

Telescopes at Walmart: Image shows man standing next to telescope looking at moon

Telescopes at Walmart: Deals on the best models from Celestron and others

By Ruth Gaukrodger published

There are several discounts on Celestron telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

During the solar eclipse the moon covers the surface of the sun and a orange glow is seen surrounding a black cirlce.

Solar eclipse guide 2022: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic, Doris Elin Urrutia published

Reference Our solar eclipse guide 2022 contains everything you need to know about the two partial solar eclipses that will occur on Apr. 30 and Oct. 25 this year.

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Celestron telescope – Astro Fi 102

Celestron telescope & binocular deals you can still get: Discounts & what's in stock

By Gemma Lavender published

Deals Hunting for a discount on a Celestron telescope or binocular? Here's what's in stock.

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Moon phases in the shape of a question mark. A blood red moon is caused by a lunar eclipse.

Lunar eclipses: Everything you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Lunar eclipses are caused by Earth blocking the sun and casting a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore this phenomenon in more detail here.

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The sun produced an X-class flare on May 10, 2022.

A 'mixed up' sunspot just fired off a huge solar flare

By Elizabeth Howell published

Scientists are keeping an eye on a sunspot that fired off an X-class flare while "having an identity crisis," according to SpaceWeather.com.

Lens heaters: image shows Coo Woo lens heater wrapped around camera

Best lens heaters in 2022 and why every astrophotographer should have one

By Ian Evenden published

Lens heaters prevent cold and condensation from ruining a night spent shooting the stars. Find out why you need one and which options best suit your kit bag.

A meteor streaks across the night sky in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China, in the early morning of December 14, 2021.

Watch Space.com columnist Joe Rao talk upcoming lunar eclipse and meteor outburst

By Joe Rao published

Space.com columnist Joe Rao will talk about the upcoming lunar eclipse potential meteor outburst in a series of virtual talks.

Sky Lite 2.0 product

BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 star projector review

By Tantse Walter published

The BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 star projector is a fun, non-scientific, app-controlled light and laser display.