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July's planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing
By Joe Rao Published
Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: It's all over but you can still grab these deals
By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day is over. There are some deals available but most of the best savings have gone. Now to wait until Prime Day in October!

America 250: Here's how to find a star whose light began its journey toward Earth in 1776
By Anthony Wood Last updated
This star's light left its surface around the same time that the U.S. was founded.

The Strawberry Moon rises on June 29. Here's what to expect from June's full moon
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Don't miss June's full Strawberry Moon rise on June 29, marking the first full moon of summer with a golden glow and an eye-catching moon illusion.

June's Strawberry Moon serves up a low-hanging treat for skywatchers worldwide. Here are our favorite photos
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The June full moon rose low across the sky, treating stargazers worldwide to a stunning celestial display and we've got the photos to prove it.

Watch China's Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage
By Anthony Wood Published
The Tiangong space station approaches Tycho Crater in stunning amateur transit footage.

Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?
By Harry Bennett Published
With the prices of the newest smart telescope and image-stabilized binocular models running into the thousands, older models should be cheaper, but we are seeing a range of different factors at play affecting prices from the top to the bottom.
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