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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers around the world with dramatic shooting stars (photos)
By Anthony Wood published
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.

Going fast, this child-friendly Celestron Firstscope 76mm is under $58
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but it's a limited time deal so you'll have to be quick!

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere
By Anthony Wood published
Crack out the deck chairs, we're going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here's when and where to look.

Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski captures the moon and Jupiter suspended above one of Europe's oldest lakes (picture)
By Anthony Wood published
Astrophotographer Riste Spiroski has captured a striking view of the moon and Jupiter in the sky over Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's deepest and most ancient lakes.

Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight May 5-6
By Anthony Wood published
Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.

See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend
By Joe Rao published
The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.

See Saturn and Venus flank ghostly Neptune in the pre-dawn sky on May 2
By Anthony Wood published
Before Saturn and Neptune team up to leave Venus in the dust later in the month.

The 530 km-wide asteroid Vesta reaches opposition later this week, here's how to catch it in the night sky
By Anthony Wood published
Vesta won't reach opposition with Earth again until Oct. 13, 2026.
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