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Does the moon look smaller tonight? Here's why a 'micromoon' rises
By Brett Tingley published
The moon reaches its farthest point from Earth tonight, known as apogee, making it appear ever so slightly smaller in the night sky.

Best flashlights 2025: essential for stargazing and night trekking
By Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best flashlights you can currently buy, whether you need it for stargazing, trekking or simply taking the dog for a walk.

Total lunar eclipse brings a Blood Moon to North America next month. Here's how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Earth will soon experience the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022.

Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Valentine's Day Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine tonight and tomorrow
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Strong solar winds could supercharge the northern lights just in time for Valentine's Day.

Save big on one of the best star projectors you can buy, the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector
By Kimberley Snaith published
Deals The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is on sale and available for its lowest price this year, we've rated it as the best rechargeable model out there.

Hurtigruten Cruises: The trip of a lifetime for astronomy lovers
By Kimberley Lane published
Save up to 25% on Hurtigruten's astronomy cruises and experience the wonder of the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coast.

See Mars next to a nearly full moon in the sky Feb. 9
By Brett Tingley published
The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 9.
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