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I've chased the 'false dawn' for years — this is the week to find and photograph it
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (473+ words) September's new moon opens a dark window for seeing zodiacal light, the ghostly cone of interplanetary dust that rises above the eastern horizon before dawn. Some stargazing feels like you know exactly what you are looking for, but you're still…...
The Summer Triangle — 3 stars, 1 seasonal mystery
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (310+ words) The Summer Triangle dominates the night sky long after summer begins to fade. So what makes Vega, Altair and Deneb a distinctly summer sight? On clear September evenings, I often find myself looking up just after dusk, expecting the sky…...
A ghostly pyramid of light is about to appear before dawn — here's how to see it
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (324+ words) A ghostly "false dawn" is about to light up the predawn sky — if you know where to look. Starting today (Sept. 9), skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere have a chance to spot one of the night sky's more elusive sights: the…...
Only 6 units left! Grab the Nikon Zf $450 cheaper while you can
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (529+ words) Our expert thinks this Nikon Zf camera is a stylish, powerful performer at full price, offering great low-light performance to boot. Now, thanks to this Amazon deal, it's the cheapest it's been all year. Save $453 and get the Nikon Zf…...
Galaxies tangled in science and spirit | Space photo of the day for Sept. 7, 2026
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (302+ words) "Astronomy is not just science or spirit; it's both at the same time." It is nearly impossible to fathom the entirety of a single galaxy — these realms can span hundreds of thousands of light-years, and sometimes are even millions of…...
My choice for speedy skywatching — this tabletop telescope is 20% off
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (558+ words) 20% off at Amazon, the Celestron FirstScope is the telescope I grab for quick stargazing sessions and it's ideal for beginners and kids too. I've got three telescopes in my home, but the Celestron FirstScope is my first stop when it…...
Missed the August lunar eclipse? Here’s when the next one happens
1+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) When will Earth's shadow cover the moon next following the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse? August's "almost Blood Moon" partial lunar eclipse has come and gone, delighting stargazers with a gorgeous natural light show as light filtered by our planet's atmosphere…...
5 planets will light up the September sky — here's how to see them
1+ week, 6+ day ago (592+ words) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all visible this September. Here's when and where to look. During the last week of September, Mercury pops up above the western horizon at dusk, primarily for those living in the southern half…...
September full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Harvest Moon
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (838+ words) Your guide to September's full Harvest Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights. The full moon of September 2026 will occur at 12:49 p.m. EDT (1649 GMT) on Sept. 26 as the moon glows opposite the sun in Earth's sky. September's full moon is often…...
This deep-space telescope is now 17% off in this limited time deal
2+ week, 2+ day ago (394+ words) Our expert tester rated the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope with an impressive review and it's now at one of its lowest prices this year in this limited-time Amazon deal. The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is one of the best…...