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The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby
By Anthony Wood last updated
The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.

Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
By Anthony Wood published
The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.

See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20
By Anthony Wood published
The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.

Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

New moon calendar 2026: 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 2026 guide.

I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.

Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight
By Joe Rao last updated
Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.

Get $341 off the limited X edition of the Vaonis Vespera II at Walmart
By Harry Bennett published
Deals The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.

With the Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, telescope-maker Vaonis unveils its sharpest optics yet
By Harry Bennett published
News They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.
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