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The full Strawberry Moon is pictured next to the spire of the Empire State Building skyscraper in New York.

June's Strawberry Moon treats skywatchers to a rare low-riding show (photos)

By Anthony Wood published

Here are the best photos of the lowest full moon in over a decade.

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We're halfway between the April 2024 and August 2026 total solar eclipses: Here's why we're excited

By Jamie Carter published

429 days down, 429 to go until the next total solar eclipse.

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Best total solar eclipse 2026 cruises for the ultimate adventure

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

From Arctic frontiers to Mediterranean shores: The greatest 2026 total solar eclipses to give you the best view of totality.

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June's Strawberry Moon rises tonight. Here's what to expect from the lowest full moon since 2006

By Anthony Wood published

Catch the full moon rise over the southeastern horizon on June 10.

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sun setting above Stonehenge - a large circular stone monument

The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

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a group of stars in the sky resembling a spoon or ladle

How to see the 'Horse and Rider' in the Big Dipper's handle this summer

By Joe Rao published

Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper's handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the "Horse and Rider."

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See the moon shine with famous red star Antares in the southern sky on June 9

By Anthony Wood published

Antares is a red supergiant star located 400 light-years from Earth.

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June's full 'Strawberry Moon' illuminates the night sky next week: Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood published

Don't miss the 2025 full "Strawberry Moon" when it rises above the southeastern horizon on June 10.

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a 360 view of the night sky with a huge blue pillar reaching into the night sky.

'Flying Banana' traveling 125 mph fires laser into sky and catches aurora hunters off guard (video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

"The first time I spotted it, I thought at first it may have been a rare form of blue aurora but then realised it was moving too quickly."

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A man in a yellow jacket looking through binoculars at the sky with a sunset and crescent moon in the background.

Best beginner binoculars

By Matt Morris published

These are the best beginner binoculars you can buy in every category, from the best overall and the best for stargazing to the best budget model.

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