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Auroras could spice up April's Full Pink 'micromoon' this weekend

By Meredith Garofalo published

There’s a chance to see both a Full Pink micromoon and the northern lights in the sky for some this weekend.

Auroras
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Save a massive 30% on the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ, a top-tier beginner telescope

By Alexander Cox published

Deals Get a huge discount on a great beginner telescope in time for the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower, full moon and other night sky events.

Deals
Image shows a man using one of the best telescopes for seeing planets set against a night sky

Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025

By Tom Kerss last updated

Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.

Buying Guide
Man using one of the best telescopes for beginners

Best telescopes for beginners 2025: Start your stargazing journey with our pick of the best beginner-friendly telescopes.

By Gemma Lavender last updated

Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey? We've rounded up the best telescopes, in time for April's full moon.

Buying Guide
Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

Best telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more

By Gemma Lavender last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.

Buying Guide
a full moon rising at sunset in a pink sky

April's Full Pink Moon will rise as a 'micromoon' this weekend — what to expect from the smallest full moon of 2025

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Discover when, how and where to watch the smallest full moon of the year take center stage on April 12.

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A partial solar eclipse in the background of a tree with birds on it.

The epic total solar eclipse of 2024 caused some birds to stop singing

By Victoria Corless published

Scientists were watching for changes in bird vocalization patterns during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here's what they found.

Eclipses
A woman in a field looking through a telescope at the stars.

Best small telescopes 2025: Portable, lightweight models to travel with

By Tantse Walter published

These are the best small telescopes you can buy in every category.

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Image of the one of the best sony cameras, the Sony A7R V, being held

Best Sony cameras in 2025

By Kimberley Lane last updated

We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, across a range of budgets.

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Nikon Z8, one of the best Nikon cameras, on a white table

Best Nikon cameras in 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon cameras currently available, to suit all budgets and skill levels.

Buying Guide
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