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.
Draconid Meteor Shower 2020: When, where and how to watch the unpredictable 'shooting star' display By Mike Wall The annual Draconid meteor shower peaks Wednesday evening (Oct. 7) — but the bright, gibbous moon will wash it out.
Mars is at its closest to Earth until 2035. Here's how to see it. By Chelsea Gohd Mars is at its closest to Earth until 2035 tonight (Oct. 6). Here's how to see it in the night sky!
Watch BMX bike legend Terry Adams dance with the Harvest Moon (video) By Mike Wall Terry Adams, one of the best BMX trick riders in the world, danced on two wheels in the orange light of a rising Harvest Moon Thursday night (Oct. 1), as a new video shows.
Don't miss Mars and the nearly full moon huddling together in tonight's sky By Joe Rao Friday night is date night for two bright celestial meetups that will light up the sky tonight (Oct. 2 - Oct. 3).
The Harvest Moon of 2020 rises tonight! But why is it in October? By Joe Rao When the full moon shines tonight (Oct. 1), it will mark the Harvest Moon of 2020.
You don't want to miss Mars shining bright this fall By Joe Rao Mars is lighting up the night sky as the planet heads toward an unusually close approach to Earth on Oct. 6.
What the Aztecs thought about solar eclipses By Paul Sutter A recent survey sheds some light on what the mighty Aztecs thought about the rare and wonderful solar eclipses.
Harvest Moon 2020: When and how to see October's full moon By Jesse Emspak The full moon of October 2020 also carries the title of the Harvest Moon for those living in the Northern Hemisphere.
International Observe the Moon Night 2020: Celebrate with NASA's Artemis program in webcast tonight. By Elizabeth Howell As International Observe the Moon Night goes virtual this year, NASA is inviting the public to join a live celebration online.
Celestron Ambassador 80AZ telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine The optics of the Celestron Ambassador 80AZ are of good quality, promoting a high level of clarity and contrast. Easy to set up, the refractor exudes an unusual yet superior craftmanship
Celestron Cosmos 90 GT WiFi telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine With good optics that offer views of solar system and bright deep-sky targets, the Celestron Cosmos 90 GT is easy to set up and operate, with only a few minor niggles
Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology
Celestron Omni XLT 120 telescope: Full review By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine With its high-quality finish, the Celestron Omni XLT 120 boasts a professional mount that provides a smooth tour of the night sky, while its optical system offers stunning views of the solar system
Autumn's celestial sea: Catch these 'water' constellations in the night sky this fall By Joe Rao Autumn officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9:31 a.m. EDT (1331 GMT). And consequently, our evening sky is now one in transition.
Growing up observing the night skies from the Northern and Southern hemispheres By Ingrid Cruz People in different parts of the world see different skies.
