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Don't miss the crescent moon meet up with blue star Spica tonight
Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27.
Don't miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset tonight
The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26
Eclipse experts' best travel tips for the total solar eclipse 2027
Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.
Sky View Backpacker stargazing tent review
Review Sky View Tents' Backpacker provides a complete view of the night sky with a lightweight, no-frills design.
It's our choice as the best deep space viewing telescope, and it's rarely discounted — now with $200 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast
Deals The Celestron NexStar 8 SE telescope is universally loved by astronomers and comes highly recommended by our own telescope experts, and has hit its lowest price of the year.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.
New moon of August 2025 brings a rare black moon and a close Mars encounter
A rare black moon darkens the sky on Aug. 23, 2025, followed by a close encounter between the young crescent and Mars just days later.
Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and make sure you watch out for Prime Day savings.
Walmart is offering $383 off the Canon EOS R8 and includes a wide-angle RF lens — perfect for capturing the galactic core of the Milky Way
Deals The Canon EOS R8 is now $383 off and comes with a wide-angle zoom lens. Now is a good time to buy, too, with the galactic core of the Milky Way still visible — but not for too much longer!
