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Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.

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The swirling mass of interstellar dust and gas that forms the Orion Nebula is pictured glowing against the blackness of space. A collection of particularly bright stars are visible in the center of the nebula, surrounded by a radiation-sculpted cavity.

This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week

By Anthony Wood published

The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.

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Hands holding the Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars with waves in the background.

Get a huge 25% off these Canon image-stabilized binoculars — one of our favorites for stargazing under the new moon

By Harry Bennett published

Deals The Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars are a great pair of image-stabilized optics that allow for shake-free observation of stars, nebulas and star clusters. They are now only $656 from Amazon.

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sun setting above Stonehenge - a large circular stone monument

The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

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An image of low Earth orbit captured from the International Space Station, showing the curve of Earth at the bottom of the screen with the black of space beyond. The outer hull of the station is visible at the bottom of the screen, as are solar panels.

Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades

By Anthony Wood published

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

Stargazing

Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland's legendary 'fox fires' (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.

Auroras
A star map shows labeled stars like Betelgeuse with an orange circle around the dot labeled Jupiter and a boxout to the left of the image showing a close up of the planet Jupiter in space surrounded by a white box

Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition

By Anthony Wood published

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

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A series of bright golden dots form a diagonal line in the center of a starry night, with three larger whiter dots at the bottom of the image.

Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!

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A photo of the Sony E 11m f/1.8 lens one of the best lenses for astrophotography in 2024

Best lenses for astrophotography 2026: the best glass you can get from Sony, Canon and Sigma

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.

Buying Guide

When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026.

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