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An illustration of a blue glowing star representing formalhaut.

Fomalhaut, the 'solitary' star, announces the arrival of autumn in the night sky. Here's how to see it

By Joe Rao published

If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title would have to go to Fomalhaut.

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A man looking through the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars with a sunset in the background, with a black Space.com deals badge in the upper left corner.

Under 200 Unistellar Envision pre-orders left! Save $500 on these star-guiding smart binoculars

By Harry Bennett published

Deals The Unistellar Envision smart binoculars use Augmented Reality to identify night sky and terrestrial targets, second-stage pre-orders are live now but only until Nov. 2 and there are under 200 units left.

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new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

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shooting stars are pictured streaking through a starry night sky above a desert. A well and wooden swing set is visible in the foreground, and a glow can be seen creeping into the horizon from a settlement bordering the far side of a lake.

Orionid meteor shower 2025 lights the night sky over Egypt in stunning photo

By Anthony Wood published

The Orionid meteor shower hit its peak during the dark nights surrounding October's new moon phase.

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Two meteors are pictured streaking Earthward through a black sky peppered with white stars.

When is a 'double fireball' not a 'double fireball'? Wild meteor videos explained by a trick of the light

By Anthony Wood published

Footage appearing to show a number of "double fireball" events may have been caused by a simple quirk of equipment.

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A thin crescent moon is pictured against a darkening blue sky at sunset with a sliver of its right side lit by direct sunlight. Wispy clouds are visible in the foreground.

See a razor-thin crescent moon line up with Mars and Mercury at sunset on Oct. 23

By Anthony Wood published

The waxing moon will appear alongside Mars and Mercury as the sun sets on Oct. 23

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Two children in bed placing their finger on a star projector

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans

By Tantse Walter last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced on special occasions, such as Amazon Prime Day, so keep your eyes open.

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A constellation map of the night sky showing labeled stars like Spica with a bright light in the middle of the image which is labeled "the sun" and below it is a dark dot showing a new moon

New moon of October 2025 hides red star Antares for some lucky stargazers tonight

By Jesse Emspak published

The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America.

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A photograph of the Orionid meteor shower.

Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky

By Anthony Wood published

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

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Image shows a woman using one of the best monocular devices

Best monoculars in 2025 — lighter, smaller and cheaper than binoculars

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.

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