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The moon cozies up to the 'Seven Sisters' Pleiades tonight — here's how to see the close encounter

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Published

See the waning gibbous moon meet the Pleiades star cluster and put your observing skills to the test.

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Draconid meteors streak across the night sky. The Milky Way can also be seen stretching across the star-studded sky.
Draconid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Good news! The Draconid meteor shower peaks under almost moonless skies on Oct. 8-9.

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A yellow full moon glows in a dark sky with streaks of cloud lining its disk.
October full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Hunter's Moon

By Anthony Wood Published

Your guide to October's full Hunter's Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

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three panel image showing three stunning views of the september full moon also known as the harvest moon. One the left is a close up view of an owl silhouetted against the bright moon, the middle is the moon rising over a castle on a hill and on the right a moon appears at the top of a road sign.
Stunning Harvest Moon serves up a treat for skywatchers worldwide (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

See stunning photos of September's Harvest Moon as it lights up skies around the world, delighting skywatchers from Hong Kong to San Francisco.

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Don't miss September's Harvest Moon rise with Saturn tonight!

By Anthony Wood Published

September's Harvest Moon rises tonight as the first full moon of Autumn.

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A lone meteor streaks Earthward at night, while reflected in a placid lake lined by trees.
Meteor hunting on hard mode: Here's your best shot at spotting a Daytime Sextantids shooting star

By Anthony Wood Published

The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is approaching maximum activity, but catching one of its elusive meteors won't be easy.

Meteors & Meteor Showers
Get ahead of October Prime Day with 40% off these expert-approved waterproof and fog-proof binoculars

By Chris McMullen Published

Deals Our experts think Bushnell's durable, all-weather H2O binoculars are excellent for round-the-clock observation and this 10x42 model is cheaper than last Prime Day.

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The Harvest Moon has a trick no other full moon can quite match

By Jamie Carter Published

The Harvest Moon is full on Sept. 26, but its real magic happens across several evenings when successive moonrises arrive unusually close together.

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full moon shines low in the sky with a soft orange red glow on the horizon and trees silhouetted in the foreground.
Catch Saturn shining beneath the full Harvest Moon on Sept. 26

By Joe Rao Published

Use September's full moon as a guide to spot the ringed planet, then turn a telescope toward two of the night sky's most rewarding sights.

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ribbons of green light with purple fringes fill the entire sky.
Aurora season is back! Pilot captures spectacular northern lights from 37,000 ft

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

The dazzling show comes as aurora season gets underway — and the sun's turbulent declining phase could mean we're in for a good one.

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