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Best cameras under $2000 2025: Top picks to suit any budget
By Rowena Cockett published
Buying Guide Shopping with a specific budget in mind? We've tested out the best cameras under $200-$2000 to share our top picks across a range of different price points.

New moon of May 2025 leaves the night sky dark to see the summer constellations tonight
By Jesse Emspak published
The new moon of May occurs on May 26. Two days later the moon will make a close pass to Jupiter in the evening sky, and the summer constellations will be rising.

Best night vision monoculars in 2025
By Matt Morris published
Buying Guide Looking for a night vision monocular that won't break the bank, or is quality more of a priority? We have compiled the current crop of night vision monoculars into one handy guide.

Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
It was a race against the rising sun as astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a fleeting cosmic moment before dawn’s light washed the scene away.

Chinese rocket dumps fuel over US to paint colossal white streak in the sky (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky.

Best camera lenses 2025: The best lenses for photos and videos
By James Abbott published
Discover the best lenses to help you capture a wide range of subjects with the best cameras for photos and videos.

The moon and Venus kick off Memorial Day weekend with a lovely conjunction early on May 23
By Joe Rao published
A slender crescent moon, will form a spectacular pair with the brilliant planet Venus during the dawn morning hours of May 23.

Best smart binoculars 2025: Learn, share and be guided around the night sky
By Matt Morris published
Buying Guide Smart binoculars are a new technology, but are they worth getting in on? We've rounded up the best.
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