The stars of Orion’s belt are 200,000 times brighter than our sun, and winter is the perfect time to see them

The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

Peak Design 7L sling bag review

Pare back what gear you take out with the Peak Design 7L sling bag

Astrophotographer captures the ‘Flaming Star Nebula’ ablaze in deep-space (photo)

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Now’s your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here’s what you need to know

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.

March full moon 2025: When, where and how to see the Worm Moon

Your guide to March’s full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

February’s ‘rare planetary alignment’ is coming — here’s what to expect from the planet parade

Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the “planet parade” we’ve been waiting for?

Skywatching word search: Can you find these stargazing events?

From dazzling eclipses to rare planetary meet‑ups, the night sky is full of events worth looking up for. Hunt for the various events in our skywatching-themed wordsearch.

See the March Lunar eclipse in more detail for under $50! These binoculars are now even cheaper than on Black Friday

Our best family binoculars, the Celestron Cometron 7×50 binoculars, are now $13 cheaper on Amazon and are perfect for getting a better view of the night sky and all its wonders.