When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a "micro" new moon. A super “beaver moon” rises behind Monte Prena in Italy’s ...

Autumn has draped itself across the northern hemisphere, heralding the onset of longer, darker nights that serve as the perfect backdrop for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders of the ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events ...