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By Anthony Wood Published
The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22, bringing a spectacular display of shooting stars to the autumn sky.

By Jamie Carter Published
The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon makes much of the night less than ideal. Sometimes the sensible observing decision is knowing when to stay in bed — and when to get up early.

By Joe Rao Published
The Orionids peak around Oct. 21. Here's when and where to look for the best chance of spotting meteors.

By Jamie Carter Published
You don't have to wait until dark to see the moon. Here's why it appears in broad daylight — and why this week is a particularly good time to spot it.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Guide I've chased the northern lights across the Arctic. Here are seven destinations worth considering for your next aurora adventure.

By Chris McMullen Published
There is no shortage of stargazing apps, but unless you use these tips, you may be missing out. Here are the best ways to get the most out of them.

By Harry Bennett Published
Deals Pre-orders are now open for the Atlas, the new modular smart telescope from Vaonis which allows observation with two optical tubes.

By Chris McMullen Published
Sick of skyglow spoiling your stargazing? These six telescopes are portable enough that you can easily pack them away and seek out darker skies.

By Anthony Wood Published
Auroras paint the International Space Station purple in new iPhone photo from orbit.

By Joe Rao Published
What disappointed skywatchers in 1986 became a scientific triumph, as an international fleet of spacecraft revealed the secrets of the world's most famous comet.
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