skywatching

15 must-see naked-eye skywatching events in 2025

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In 2025, skywatchers can look forward to a series of stunning celestial events, including a bright Mars occulted by the Wolf Moon, Venus at its brightest, a spectacular “devil’s horns” solar eclipse, and plenty of meteor showers peaking under moonless night skies. Although many of these events are visible to the naked eye, a nice … Read more

Are night vision monoculars good for skywatching?

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With light pollution a major problem for stargazing in city and suburban areas, it can be hard to see stars without the right equipment to counteract it. Night vision monoculars may be the perfect bit of kit to see through the haze of light pollution. Having been through rounds of technological improvement over the past … Read more