Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6
Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.
See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend
The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.
See Saturn and Venus flank ghostly Neptune in the pre-dawn sky on May 2
Before Saturn and Neptune team up to leave Venus in the dust later in the month.
Asteroid Vesta is at its brightest this week. Here’s how to find it in the night sky
Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here’s what to expect from the ‘crumbs’ of Halley’s Comet
The annual Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower is due to peak on the morning of May 6. thanks to debris left by the famous Halley's Comet.
Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode’s galaxy from Death Valley
Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.
How to edit a solar eclipse photograph: A step-by-step guide
By compiling your images of a solar eclipse, you not only create stunning images but also tell a story.
How to see a celestial ‘gazelle’ cross the night sky close to the Big Dipper this week
Follow the gazelle's flight from the Lion of Leo.
Capture May’s full moon and the Eta Aquarid meteor shower with the best DSLR for astrophotography, now $600 off
We think the D850 is an astro master and it comes designed for shooting in the dark, thanks to backlit buttons, excellent low light autofocus and good high ISO noise handling.
Amateur astronomer captures detailed photos of Croc’s Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from backyard observatory
Amateur astrophotographer Dr. Michele Hernandez Baylisshas captured incredible views of the Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies from her Vermont-based backyard observatory.