Stargazing

How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science

By Harry Bennett published 31 March 26

Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 March 26

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.

April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works

By Joe Rao published 31 March 26

The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space

By Anthony Wood published 28 March 26

The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.

This Celestron Firstscope is my go-to for moonwatching and it's 15% off in Amazon's Spring Sale

By Chris McMullen published 28 March 26

Deals Ideal for adults and children alike, this super-compact tabletop Celestron Firstscope is perfect for fast, fuss-free skywatching. I'd never part with mine and it's even cheaper thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on

By Jamie Carter published 27 March 26

With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?

Don't miss the waxing moon swing by the Beehive star cluster March 27

By Anthony Wood published 26 March 26

The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28.

Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood last updated 26 March 26

The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset on March 26.

A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'

By Anthony Wood published 25 March 26

"For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".

Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky

By Anthony Wood published 24 March 26

Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.