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Bats fly under a full moon in Belarus.

How to see October's full Hunter's Moon this Wednesday (Oct. 20)

By Laura Geggel

October's full moon and the peak of the Orionid meteor shower are happening on the same day this week.

Orionid meteors streak through the starry sky over Big Bend National Park in Texas, in this composite of four shots taken by astrophotographer Sergio Garcia Rill in October 2017.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, but don't expect to see many 'shooting stars'

By Joe Rao

During these next few mornings, we'll have a chance to see a few pieces of Halley's Comet zipping through our atmosphere in the form of meteors.

Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2021

By Ian Evenden

We've tried, tested and ranked the best stargazing apps for both Android and iOS.

The full Hunter's Moon will rise on Oct. 20, 2021.

October full moon 2021: The Hunter's Moon outshines the Orionid meteor shower

By Jesse Emspak

October's full moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will occur at 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 GMT) on Oct. 20, according to NASA.

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Astronauts capture stunning aurora from International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell

The sky show took place over Antarctica and New Zealand.

How to edit aurora photos

How to edit aurora photos

By Hannahbella Nel

Our guide on how to edit aurora photos will help you bring out the best in your pictures.

People all over the world are celebrating the International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 16, 2021.

International Observe the Moon Night 2021: Don't miss these live moon webcasts tonight.

By Elizabeth Howell

The moon stars in live webcasts tonight NASA and lunar enthusiasts celebrate International Observe the Moon 2021.

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes snapped this amazing photo of an Orionid meteor streaking above a lake in Elverson, Pa., on Oct. 22, 2011, during the peak of the annual Orionid meteor shower.

Orionid meteor shower 2021: When, where & how to see it

By Elizabeth Howell

The Orionid meteor shower is peaks in the early morning of Wednesday, Oct. 20, but a bright full moon will disrupt viewing until shortly before dawn.

People all over the world are celebrating the International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 16, 2021.

Look up to catch International Observe the Moon Night 2021 this weekend!

By Chelsea Gohd

Celebrate the moon in all its glory this weekend with International Observe the Moon Night!

SkEye review: image shows SkEye planetarium

SkEye app review

By Lauren Allain

An impressively advanced and free stargazing app, SkEye is a great guide for serious stargazers or beginners looking for an in-depth look at the night sky.

Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 binoculars review

Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 binoculars review

By Russ Swan

These Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50 binoculars have large objectives lenses, 10x magnification, and high quality optics to provide excellent views of the heavens

An aurora spotted from the International Space Station. An Oct. 11 geomagnetic solar storm created auroras that stretched as far south as New York.

Solar storm hits Earth, bringing northern lights to New York

By Chelsea Gohd

A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography: Image shows milky way over stream

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography

By Ian Evenden

Polish up your night sky images with our round-up of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.

Observing through beginner telescope

Best telescopes for beginners 2021: Top budget-friendly picks for viewing the planets, galaxies and more

By Gemma Lavender

Buying Guide Looking for the best beginners telescope but unsure where to start? Space.com has made the search easier with our top pick of great reflectors, refractors and computerized telescopes

Buying Guide
How to photograph a solar eclipse: image shows solar eclipse

How to photograph a solar eclipse

By Mathew Browne

Reference Learn how to photograph a solar eclipse and capture one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.

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Best binoculars 2021 - a man looks through a pair of binoculars to see the evening sky

Best binoculars 2021: Perfect for stargazing and skywatching

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine

With the best binoculars you can spend your days observing wildlife, and your evenings gazing at the night sky

Photograph the ISS: Image shows ISS trail above mountains

How to Photograph the ISS

By Mathew Browne

It’s very possible to photograph the ISS, but you need to know where the International Space Station is, and how to track it. Our guide explains it all

Views of best telescopes against a starmap background

Best telescopes 2021: Top picks for viewing planets, stars, and more

By Gemma Lavender

Buying Guide Our selection of the best telescopes will suit all budgets and needs - whether you're watching planets, stars, the moon or anything else in the night sky

Buying Guide
Astrophotography competitions: Image shows person taking photo of night sky

Top 10 astrophotography competitions

By Joel Meadows

Enter astrophotography competitions to get your work noticed by some of the world's most prestigious photographic institutions

NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft captured this image of the planet Uranus on Dec. 18, 1986. In a new study, researchers suggest the possible presence of subsurface oceans on Uranus' moons.

Watch live: See live views of Uranus from the Royal Astronomical Society

By Space.com Staff

The 8-hour webcast begins at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 GMT).