Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky

A U.K. astrophotographer had to put together some clever equipment tricks to show six of the seven planets in a rare ‘parade’ over the south of England.

Best optics that you will use long after the total lunar eclipse

Get a great view of the “blood moon” with these optics and level up your stargazing for the future.

Rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse glowed over Antarctica, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station.

What gear do you need to see February’s ‘planetary parade’ in 2026?

Here’s how to use optics to get the most from February’s planetary parade.

7 easy tips for photographing the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse tonight

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones

What to expect during the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse tonight: Key phases explained

The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.

Catch Jupiter glowing under the waxing moon tonight (Feb. 26)

A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.

See the half-lit first quarter moon tonight: Look for the shadows of mountains on the lunar surface

The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.

Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3

The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look.