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This image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows an active solar region (visible at top-middle left) on the left limb of the sun as it rotated into view on Oct. 26, 2021.

A new sunspot is firing off solar eruptions and here's what it looks like on video

By Elizabeth Howell

Our otherwise quiet sun had a stormy five-hour fiesta during the early hours of Tuesday (Oct. 26).

Skywatcher and photographer David Paleino snapped this view of the total lunar eclipse of June 15, 2011 from Italy using a Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD camera.

Lunar eclipse 2021: What are they & when is the next one?

By Robert Roy Britt

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth's shadow blocks the sun. There are three types; the most dramatic is a total lunar eclipse. Find out when the next one will be.

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Binoculars deals: Image shows man holding binoculars to face

Binoculars deals: The lowest prices on Celestron, Nikon and more

By Ruth Gaukrodger

See farther into the cosmos with the best binoculars deals currently available, including Celestron, Opticron and more.

Drone photography: shot of a river in an autumnal forest

Drone photography: Tips and tricks

By Stuart Cornell

Modern drone technology gives us the ability to photograph familiar places from a unique perspective.

There's a lot going in space this year. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Hanneke Weitering

Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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Nikon binoculars: Deals and discounts

By Ian Evenden

We've rounded up the best Nikon binoculars deals, with discounts on popular models like Monarch 5s and Aculons.

Cosmic Watch app review: image shows Cosmic Watch app

Cosmic Watch review

By Lauren Allain

Review Cosmic Watch is a visually stunning and interactive app that allows users to experience Earth, the solar system, and clocks that expand your knowledge of the universe.

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Best binoculars for kids: Image shows boy looking through binoculars.

Best binoculars for kids 2021: Top picks for getting a close-up view of the cosmos

By Jamie Carter

Here's our guide to the best binoculars for kids, with picks from Celestron, Nikon, Opticron and more.

Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes captured this photo of a Taurid meteor over Assateague Island National Seashore along the eastern shore of Maryland around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5th. The Taurid meteor shower <a href=http://www.space.com/34587-taurid-meteor-shower-guide.html>will be visible</a> through late November.

An overview of the fall skies of 2021

By Joe Rao

There's a lot to look at between now and the December solstice: two eclipses, four meteor showers, Venus reaching its pinnacle in brilliance and a potential bright comet!

Mercury will reach dichotomy, meaning the planet appears half-illuminated as seen from Earth, on Oct. 23, 2021.

How to spot the 'elusive' planet Mercury in the night sky this month

By Joe Rao

For the next two and a half weeks, early-morning skywatchers will have an excellent opportunity to spot the so-called "elusive planet" — Mercury.

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Telescope deals and discounts: The best prices on Meade, Sky-Watcher, Orion and more

By Ruth Gaukrodger

Scope out the latest telescope deals and discounts, with our round-up of the lowest prices on Newtonians, Dobsonians and computerized models.

Best cameras for astrophotography: image shows nighttime stars

Best cameras for astrophotography

By Jason Parnell-Brookes

Here's our roundup of the best cameras for astrophotography. Whether you love DSLRs, mirrorless, or dedicated astro cameras, we’ve got something for everybody

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Top rated telescopes under $500

By Ruth Gaukrodger

Here are the top rated telescopes under $500, so you can get into astronomy without spending your life savings.

The nearly full Hunter's Moon rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, on Oct. 19, 2021.

October's full 'Hunter's moon' of 2021 wows skywatchers (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell

The full moon of Wednesday (Oct. 21), known by many as the "Hunter's Moon," provided a celestial treat for skywatchers around the world.

An observer captured a flash on Jupiter on Oct. 15, 2021, as seen in Japan with a Celestron C6.

Jupiter hit by another space rock in rare views captured by Japanese skywatchers

By Meghan Bartels

It's tough to be the biggest planet in the solar system, and this fall Jupiter is taking a beating.

This sky map shows the view of Uranus and the moon just after midnight on Oct. 21, 2021, as seen from midnorthern latitudes.

How to see Uranus near the full Hunter's Moon in the night sky this week

By Hanneke Weitering

The full Hunter's Moon will light the way to Uranus in the early morning sky this week, and with some luck you could see a "shooting star" while looking for the celestial pair.

The fireball created by the dead Russian satellite Kosmos-2551 re-entering Earth’s atmosphere on Oct. 20, 2021, captured by Brian Stalsonburg from Comstock Park, Michigan.

Failed Russian spy satellite falls to Earth in brilliant fireball (video)

By Mike Wall

A failed Russian spy satellite crashed back to Earth early this morning (Oct. 20), burning up in a brilliant fireball spotted by many observers in the American Midwest.

The Hunter's Moon arrives on Oct. 20, 2021.

October's full Hunter's Moon of 2021 rises tonight! Here's what to expect.

By Samantha Mathewson

The Hunter's Moon rises tonight, marking the first full moon of the fall season in the northern hemisphere.

The constellation Orion the Hunter takes center stage in this Orionid meteor shower shot by astrophotographer Gowrishankar Lakshminarayanan. He captured these Orionid meteors streaking through the sky over New York's Catskill Mountains on Oct. 21, 2017.

The 2021 Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight! Here's what to expect.

By Samantha Mathewson

The annual Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak today (Oct. 20), but could have some competition with the full Hunter's Moon set to rise tonight, too.

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Vortex binoculars: Deals and discounts

By Ian Evenden

We've picked out our favorite Vortex binoculars – and found the best prices for them, too.