Stargazing

The September equinox arrives today, triggering the start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

Grab your telescope and check out these incredible lunar features to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2026.

International Observe the Moon Night 2026 occurs on Sept. 19 as the lunar disk is well placed for exploring its craters, mountains and ancient lava plains.

Why does daylight still outlast darkness when fall begins?

Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies, star clusters and planets. Models could drop in price this October Prime Day on Oct. 6.

Geomagnetic activity really does increase around the equinoxes, but bright moonlight is arriving at exactly the wrong time for anyone hoping to catch a subtle aurora.

Buying Guide From stars and planets to galaxies and nebulas, the best telescopes will get you a great view of whatever you want to look at and with October Prime Day coming on Oct. 6, these models could get cheaper!

Venus will reach its point of greatest brilliancy tonight, Sept. 18, when it will have the largest apparent surface area lit by sunlight in the evening sky.