Red light, white light: How to preserve your night vision while using stargazing apps
Red light, white light: How to preserve your night vision while using stargazing apps

The right apps can take a lot of the work out of stargazing, but they can also stop your eyes from adjusting to the dark. Here’s how to use them without ruining your skywatching.

10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain
10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain

From the Costa del Sol to whitewashed mountain villages, here are 10 of the best places in southern Spain to experience the Aug. 2, 2027 total solar eclipse.

6 scientifically accurate star projectors to turn any room into a home planetarium
6 scientifically accurate star projectors to turn any room into a home planetarium

These six realistic star projectors are much more than mood lighting. Their projections are scientifically accurate enough to serve as actual stargazing practice, perfect for budding astronomers, young and old.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week! Here’s what to expect

The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22, bringing a spectacular display of shooting stars to the autumn sky.

When not to watch a meteor shower — why I’m not staying up for the Orionids
When not to watch a meteor shower — why I’m not staying up for the Orionids

The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon makes much of the night less than ideal. Sometimes the sensible observing decision is knowing when to stay in bed — and when to get up early.

How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2026 peak this week — and when to look
How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2026 peak this week — and when to look

The Orionids peak around Oct. 21. Here’s when and where to look for the best chance of spotting meteors.

Why can you see the moon during the day? This week is the perfect time to find out
Why can you see the moon during the day? This week is the perfect time to find out

You don’t have to wait until dark to see the moon. Here’s why it appears in broad daylight — and why this week is a particularly good time to spot it.

7 best places to see the northern lights, according to an aurora chaser
7 best places to see the northern lights, according to an aurora chaser

I’ve chased the northern lights across the Arctic. Here are seven destinations worth considering for your next aurora adventure.

Beyond pointing your phone at the night sky, this is how to use stargazing apps effectively
Beyond pointing your phone at the night sky, this is how to use stargazing apps effectively

There is no shortage of stargazing apps, but unless you use these tips, you may be missing out. Here are the best ways to get the most out of them.

Vaonis unveils Atlas, the world’s 1st modular smart telescope system
Vaonis unveils Atlas, the world’s 1st modular smart telescope system

Pre-orders are now open for the Atlas, the new modular smart telescope from Vaonis which allows observation with two optical tubes.