I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong

Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.

4 bright stars form a giant ‘diamond’ in the May night sky: Here’s how to find it

Look for the Great Diamond of Spring in May’s night sky and discover the rich realm of galaxies within.

Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17

A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

What’s that bright light after sunset? Venus is dazzling the evening sky right now

As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.

Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic ‘Eyes’ with backyard telescope

The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster

Don’t miss Mars, Saturn and the moon form a cosmic triangle before dawn on May 14

The razor-thin crescent moon meets Saturn and Mars in the glow of the rising sun on May 14.

‘Nothing short of magical’: Astrophotographer captures Lyrid meteors beside the Milky Way

Dury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.

Total solar eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — Which one should you choose?

From volcanic landscapes and a sunset eclipse to six-minute totality, here are the pros and cons of the next two total solar eclipses.

4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find them

Discover the tales behind four famous spring constellations.