Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review
The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.
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Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms
Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.
Manhattanhenge is back! | Space photo of the day for June 1, 2026
The city spectacle is back for 2026 — and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July.
3 bright planets light up June’s night sky — Here’s where and when to look
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.
May’s Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026
The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.
Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting?
What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it?
Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare ‘Blue Moon’ livestream
Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).
The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May
The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.
Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?
Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.
Astrophotographer spends 115 hours capturing Horsehead Nebula in striking detail with backyard telescope
The Horsehead Nebula cuts a dark silhouette against glowing clouds in the constellation Orion.
How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
Stargazing
What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?
Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26
Skywatching Kit
Grab the Estes Blue Origin model rocket ahead of Memorial Day with it’s lowest price since January!
Normally $36, the Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket from Estes is currently on sale for $29.99 on Amazon and is cheaper than the official Estes webstore.
Stargazing
Massive ‘X’ and ‘V’ shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here’s how to see them
Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.
Stargazing
Don’t wait for the full moon: Here’s when the moon looks best through a telescope
Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.
Auroras
An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet’s diary: ‘Red lights in the northern sky’
A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.
Stargazing
The moon will ‘swallow’ a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?
The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.
Skywatching Kit
Nikon Action 16×50 binoculars review
We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast
Stargazing
How one disappointing night changed the way I plan my astrotourism adventures
With May's new moon fading and summer twilight looming, now is the time to plan a dark-sky escape — where location, timing and weather all collide.
Astrophotography
Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.
Stargazing
The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby
The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.