Manhattanhenge 2026 is coming this month: Here’s when and where to see the sunset spectacle

Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan’s street grid, creating one of New York City’s most spectacular skywatching events.

Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight

Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.

Get $341 off the limited X edition of the Vaonis Vespera II at Walmart

The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.

With the Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, telescope-maker Vaonis unveils its sharpest optics yet

They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.

New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars

See dazzling planets, the Milky Way and a trio of celestial animals brightening the spring sky around May’s new moon.

I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong

Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.

4 bright stars form a giant ‘diamond’ in the May night sky: Here’s how to find it

Look for the Great Diamond of Spring in May’s night sky and discover the rich realm of galaxies within.

Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17

A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

What’s that bright light after sunset? Venus is dazzling the evening sky right now

As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.

Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic ‘Eyes’ with backyard telescope

The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster