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Why is the 2027 total solar eclipse being called the 'eclipse of the century'?

By Jamie Carter Published

2027 isn't an isolated freak eclipse. It's the latest appearance of the extraordinary Saros 136 dynasty that produces some of the longest total solar eclipses of our era.

Solar Eclipses
a thin crescent moon on the right and a bright point of light on the left - this is Jupiter
Jupiter is about to vanish behind the moon — here's when to look up tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

See Jupiter disappear behind the slender crescent moon before dawn on Oct. 6, in a rare lunar occultation visible across parts of North America.

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3 panel image showing northern lights appearing very different. On the left they are curtains of green and pink, in the middle it is a ribbon of green and on the right it is appearing overhead as a vibrant green corona.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are and how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference What causes the northern lights? Here's everything you need to know about the aurora borealis.

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The Draconids peak this week — Finally, a meteor shower that respects bedtime

By Jamie Carter Last updated

Spotting meteors is hard when you work for a living. Cue the Draconids, which are best seen right after dark on their peak night this week.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
Look up! Mars meets the crescent moon on Oct. 5 before flying through a 'swarm' of stars

By Joe Rao Published

Mars pairs up with a waning crescent moon before spending three mornings crossing the Beehive star cluster in a beautiful predawn sky show.

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8 things you need to know before booking the 2027 'eclipse of the century'

By Jamie Carter Published

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027 will be a huge international tourism event. But where you book — and exactly where you plan to watch from — could make a huge difference.

Solar Eclipses
Jupiter will disappear behind the moon on Oct. 6 — and if you're in the right place, you can watch it happen

By Joe Rao Published

A waning crescent moon will pass directly in front of Jupiter before dawn on Oct. 6, hiding the giant planet from view across parts of North America.

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A ZWO Seestar S50 Pro against a brick background and green leaves.
Why I recommend the ZWO Seestar S50 Pro smart telescope for your backyard — full review

By Jamie Carter Published

With a 4K sensor, EQ mode and post-processing opportunities galore, the ZWO Seestar S50 Pro is ZWO's most capable telescope yet, but it’s also ideal for anyone who wants astrophotography without the hassle.

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A square blue image, with a little over half of Earth taking up most of the image. Earth looks like how we see the Moon when it is waxing or waning at just over a half-Moon. Because this is an ultraviolet image, Earth does not appear in its usual colours, but is light blue with a white ring. This ring is about a third of the size of the face of Earth that we see, and is quite swirly, like clouds or dye being mixed with water. The background of the image is dark blue, with some tiny white dots: these are stars. The stars are moving downwards, giving the impression that the satellite taking the footage is moving. Text at the top left says 'Smile UVI / 2026-07-24T00:00:00 UT' with the timestamp increasing from 00:00:00 to 00:59:08 throughout the GIF
Earth's hidden daytime auroras revealed from space | Space photo of the day for Oct. 2, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

This remarkable view of Earth shows the northern lights encircling Earth.

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Jupiter disappears behind the moon, Saturn shines at its best, and Mars meets the Beehive: October 2026 planet guide

By Joe Rao Published

Jupiter disappears behind a crescent moon while Saturn reaches opposition in a month packed with planetary skywatching treats.

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