July full moon 2023: See the Buck Moon, 1st supermoon of the year, shine with 4 planets
The July full moon, also known as the Full Buck Moon, occurs on the morning of July 3 at 7:39 a.m. ET (1139 GMT).
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One of the longest solar eclipses on Earth darkened the sky 50 years ago. Here's how it happened.
Fifty years ago, on Saturday, June 30, 1973, one of the longest total eclipses of the sun in modern times took place.
July's Full Buck Moon is the 1st of 4 supermoons this summer
Summer 2023 is supermoon season! On Monday, July 3, the Buck Full Moon rises, beginning a series of four supermoons lasting through September.
Northern lights (aurora borealis): What they are & how to see them
Reference Learn all about the northern lights, including the science behind their colors, the display's ancient history and how to see the phenomenon.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2023
Buying Guide Use the best telescopes for seeing planets to observe Venus, Mars, Jupiter and its red spot, Saturn and its rings and beyond with these high-quality scopes this Amazon Prime Day.
Best lenses for astrophotography in 2023
Buying Guide Our experts have tried and tested the best lenses for astrophotography on the market today to help you raise your shooting sessions to the next level.
You can see a huge sunspot 7 times wider than Earth right now — but be careful!
A massive sunspot is crossing the face of the sun, but if you aim to catch it before it disappears on Sunday (July 2), ensure you protect your eyes.
Best cameras for low light photography in 2023
Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography from all the top brands will have your back in the dark — check out these great models ahead of the Prime Day deals.
Mars, Venus and Neptune put on a summer skywatching show tonight. Here's how to see it.
Mars and Venus will be close together in the night sky on June 30, while Neptune will reverse course through the constellations in the early morning of July 1.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2023
Buying Guide We've tested, reviewed and ranked the best photo editing apps for astrophotography to ensure you get the right image editing software to reveal the cosmos.
Best mirrorless cameras in 2023
Buying Guide The best mirrorless cameras in 2023, with models to suit all skill levels and budgets from top brands including Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and more.
How to see comet E1 ATLAS high in the night sky in July near the Little Dipper
A comet discovered just months ago will make for an easy-to-spot, if somewhat dim, target for summer skywatchers eager to see a snowball streak through the solar system.
Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2023
Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.
Telescope deals 2023: Best discounts on the market this year
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.
Taurus Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the Bull
Reference Taurus the bull is one of the most noticeable and well-documented constellations steeped in myth and legend and packed with fascinating cosmic objects.
See 1,900 galaxies light up the night in gorgeous deep-sky photo
The Virgo Cluster and 1,900 galaxies shine in an incredible image captured from a dark sky preserve in Portugal, by photographer Miguel Claro.
Best beginner cameras 2023: Models from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
Buying Guide The best beginner cameras in 2023 to start your photography journey. These cameras suit all styles — from everyday snaps to striking astrophotographs.
Best rangefinder binoculars 2023: Observe and measure distances
Buying Guide Here are the best rangefinder binoculars on the market with picks from Swarovski, Bushnell, Nikon, Zeiss & other respected brands.
