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Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest
By Jamie Carter published
Mars is on the cusp of becoming bigger and brighter than at any point since 2022 as it comes into alignment with Earth and the sun.

Venus, Mars and more: How to see planets in the night sky in 2025
By Joe Rao published
Your guide to viewing the visible planets of the solar system in the night sky of 2025.

Aurora alert: Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights in upper Midwest skies this Christmas
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora chasers are on high alert for minor geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 25. Northern lights could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states.

See a dead Chinese satellite burn up as a brilliant fireball in the night sky (video)
By Tariq Malik published
The satellite was one of China's first-ever commercial Earth imaging satellites. RIP, SuperView 1-02.

Camera deals 2025: real deals we recommend you look at if you're in the market for a new camera
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Snap up a huge discount as we've rounded up the best camera deals on the market: Save on your next camera this holiday season.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

Could that be Santa's sleigh? Early risers can spot the ISS from the UK this Christmas
By Samantha Mathewson published
A bright streak of light in the pre-dawn skies above the U.K. could easily be mistaken for Santa Claus getting an early start to his Christmas deliveries.

Telescopes at Walmart in 2025: Best deals
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!
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