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See up to 50 'shooting stars' per hour as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekendUp to 50 "shooting stars" per hour may be visible in moonless skies as the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5). The annual shower is linked to debris from Halley's comet.
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Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it disappears.The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun. Here's how to see the rare visitor at its best and brightest.
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'New star' as bright as the North Star will ignite in the sky this year. Here's how to see it.A nova outburst visible to the naked eye is expected to decorate the night sky this year with a "new star" that will briefly become as bright as the North Star, offering a once-in-a-lifetime stargazing opportunity.
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Spring equinox 2024: Why March 19 is one of the best stargazing nights of the yearThe 2024 spring equinox is one of the best stargazing nights of the year, giving viewers the last, best glimpse of the bright stars of winter. Here's what to look for.
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One of the best smart telescopes now comes with a free solar filter worth $249 — perfect for eclipse watchersDeals You can get an amazing view of the upcoming solar eclipse with a free solar filter when you pick up a new Unistellar telescope.
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April 8 total solar eclipse: The best places to stargaze near the path of totalityThe April 8 total solar eclipse will be visible from many large cities, but anyone looking for skies free of light pollution should check out one of these dark-sky parks and reserves in the path of totality.
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The 10 best stargazing events of 2024The 2024 stargazing guide includes a rare total solar eclipse, two bright comet flybys and three supermoons. Here are all the dates you need to know.
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Inside All About Space issue 126: Complete guide to exoplanetsInside the latest issue of All About Space is our complete guide to exoplanets where we peer into the most extreme alien worlds and hunt for Earth 2.0.
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Here is the best place on Earth to see stars, according to scienceScientists confirm that ‘Dome A’ in Antarctica is the best place on Earth to see stars.
