Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers

Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I’ve spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don’t have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.

Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here’s where to find them

The fireball shattered with the force of 26 tons of TNT, potentially spreading shards over a swathe of Texas land.

Astrophotographer spies Thor’s Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo

A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god’s famous helmet.

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)

Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.

See the delicate crescent moon dance with the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades tonight

The Pleiades is a 1,000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight and over the weekend as several coronal mass ejections and fast solar wind impact Earth.

Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here’s why

Incoming solar storms could spark auroras this weekend and thanks to the spring equinox, Earth is perfectly aligned to amplify the show.

A not-so-equal equinox: Why day beats night on the 1st day of spring

The spring equinox marks the first day of spring today, but daylight actually lasts several minutes longer than night. Here’s why the equinox doesn’t appear perfectly equal.

Earthshine will reveal the moon’s hidden face tonight— here’s how to see it

Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.