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Northern lights may be visible in these 12 US states on Oct. 2
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Northern lights may be visible in these 7 US states (and maybe more) on Oct. 1
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Panasonic Lumix S1R II review
Review Does this flagship 44.3-megapixel photo and video hybrid camera have enough in its tank-like structure to satisfy astrophotographers?
The brightest planets in October's night sky: How to see them (and when)
Reference A guide to the bright naked-eye planets in July 2025 and the best times to view them.
October full moon 2025 guide: The Hunter's Moon follows close Saturn approach
The full moon of October, called the Hunter's Moon, will grace our skies on Oct. 17 — and it will be a "supermoon" as well.
Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: The top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts. We expect these models to drop in price for Black Friday 2025.
Best binoculars 2025 — best overall models for stargazing, wildlife and general use ahead of Black Friday
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.
Best smart telescopes 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Best telescopes ahead of Black Friday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing and astronomy. Stay tuned for Black Friday too, where again, we expect to see big savings across the best telescopes market.
Only 300 available! Grab one of these limited edition smart telescopes — we rated the original 5/5 in our review
Deals Vaonis has just released a limited-edition run of their Vespera II smart telescopes with a stylish clear housing and a built-in hygrometer — available for $2490 from select retailers.
