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Best tripods 2024: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.
A particularly active 'aurora season' could be just weeks away
By Jamie Carter published
September could be a prime time to see vibrant auroras, thanks to a quirk of Earth's tilt that leads to more intense geomagnetic activity around the equinox.
See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its rings 'disappear' in 2025
By Samantha Mathewson published
Earth will be positioned directly between Saturn and the sun, offering stargazers a spectacular sight.
An annular solar eclipse will put a 'ring of fire' above one of the most isolated spots on Earth: Easter Island
By Joe Rao published
Thousands of skywatchers will gather for a view of the ringed sun from perhaps one of the most isolated and remote spots on the face of the Earth: the legendary and mystical Easter Island.
September full moon 2024 guide: The Super Harvest Moon gets eclipsed
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The full moon of September, called the Harvest Moon, will be on Sept. 17 and undergo a partial lunar eclipse visible from anywhere on the night side of Earth.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
NASA's solar sail spacecraft is visible in the night sky. Here's how to see it
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) can be seen with the naked eye as it orbits Earth, and can be tracked with a helpful app.
Best telescopes for kids 2024: Top picks for young skywatchers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are accessible for beginners and easy to use while still offering excellent views of the night sky.
A partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Moon Supermoon is coming this month. Here's everything you need to know
By Brett Tingley published
September's Full Harvest Moon will be a supermoon in addition to experiencing a partial lunar eclipse. Here's everything you need to know for this month's full moon.
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