Stargazing

My quiet obsession with satellites — and how they're ruining everything

By Jamie Carter Published 12 June 26

From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.

Best solar viewing gear 2026: Observe the Aug. 12 solar eclipse in safety

By Kimberley Lane Last updated 12 June 26

The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Don't miss this beautiful 3-planet parade after sunset tonight — it won't last long

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Last updated 12 June 26

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset tonight (June 12), offering a brief but beautiful show.

Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe and image the next total solar eclipse

By Chris McMullen Last updated 11 June 26

The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.

Grab our best telescope for beginners with $100 off the Celestron NexStar 4SE

By Harry Bennett Published 11 June 26

Deals Celestron's iconic orange NexStar series is on sale on Amazon and includes the smallest of the set, the NexStar 4SE, a perfect first telescope for new stargazers. It has a 4-inch aperture and go-to technology for easily finding night sky objects.

Why do stars appear different colors in the night sky?

By Joe Rao Published 11 June 26

Discover why some stars shine blue, white, orange or red and what those colors tell us about the cosmos.

Jupiter and Venus looked spectacular in this week's planetary conjunction. Here are our favorite photos

By Anthony Wood Published 10 June 26

Venus and Jupiter passed close to one another, setting the stage for a captivating planetary photoshoot.

Best solar binoculars 2026: Get a closer view of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12

By Kimberley Lane Last updated 10 June 26

The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.