See the half-lit first quarter moon shine in the grasp of a celestial scorpion tonight
The moon will appear in the constellation Scorpius at sunset on Aug. 30-31.
Don’t miss the moon ride close to red supergiant star Antares on Aug. 30
The half-lit moon will appear close to Antares in the constellation Scorpius later this week.
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Don’t miss the stars of the ‘Summer Triangle’ twinkle with the Milky Way after sunset
Altair, Vega and Deneb can be seen shining with the Milky Way throughout August.
Why do we photograph the Milky Way in summer?
The Milky Way is a spectacular sight in the summer skies but why does it look so much more brilliant than it does in the winter?
10 of the best stargazing locations in North America
Here's where to find very dark skies in the U.S. and Canada.
Best Nikon lenses in 2025 — wide-angle, telephoto, prime and zoom lenses
We've rounded up the best Nikon lenses from ultra-wide to telephoto, just what you need to take your photography to the next level.
Don’t miss the crescent moon meet up with blue star Spica on Aug. 27
Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27.
Eclipse experts’ best travel tips for the total solar eclipse 2027
Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.
Don’t miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset on Aug. 26
The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26