Prime Day ends tonight! Binocular deals you should know about to see the moon and wildlife like never before

woman using astronomy binoculars on a tripod
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Prime Day ends tonight, so if you still want the opportunity to save money on your next pair of binoculars, you'll need to act quickly. We've hunted around the web to find all the best binocular deals to save you money on your next pair, and we've price-checked them against one and looked at previous Prime Day deals and prices to bring you the cheapest deals that are genuinely worth considering.

We always check for deals on the very best binoculars, as well as large binoculars for stargazing and smaller best binoculars for kids, binoculars for bird-watching, compact binoculars and image-stabilized binoculars. We've compiled all the best deals we've found here in one place, so make sure you take advantage of these deals before they're gone.

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Best binocular deals today

Best binocular deals

Canon 10x42L IS WP
Live Science top pick
Canon 10x42L IS WP: was $1,234.95 now $1,209.99 at Newegg

Cheaper than Amazon — These waterproof image-stabilized binoculars are $249 cheaper than Amazon, and we think they're one of the best binoculars we've ever used, with bright, rock-steady views for any subject.

Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42
Great for generalist observing
Save $49.97
Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42: was $149.95 now $99.98 at Amazon

Save $50 on these Nikon 10x42's — perfect for beginners or enthusiasts wanting something fairly compact, they're ideal for generalist use and birdwatching on a budget.

Celestron SkyMaster 15x70
Stargazing on a budget
Celestron SkyMaster 15x70: was $129.95 now $79 at Amazon

Save $50 on one of our favorite stargazing binoculars. They have surprisingly good optics for the price, and we could see all four of Jupiter's moons, the Pleiades and the Andromeda Galaxy in our review.

Canon 10x20 IS
Image-stabilized
Save $69.31
Canon 10x20 IS: was $539 now $469.69 at Newegg

Save $69 on these affordable image-stabilized binoculars, which we praised for their lightweight and compact build during our review. They're a good alternative to the 10x42L if you don't need a waterproof pair.

Celestron Cometron 7x50
Great for beginner astronomy
Save 28%
Celestron Cometron 7x50: was $47.95 now $34.39 at Amazon

Save $13 on these astronomy binoculars — ideal for beginners or anyone on a budget who wants better views of the moon and night sky or get a closer look at wildlife.

Bushnell H20 8x42
Waterproof and fogproof
Save $16.61
Bushnell H20 8x42: was $83.99 now $67.38 at Amazon

Save $16.61. As the name suggests, these waterproof and fogproof binoculars are perfect for a range of outdoor pursuits including boating, wildlife observation and camping.

Celestron  Nature DX 10x50
Very versatile
Save 24%
Celestron Nature DX 10x50: was $199.95 now $151.99 at Amazon

Save $47 on these versatile binoculars, great for bird-watching and astronomy with their 10x magnification and large 50mm objectives.

Celestron  Outland X 8x42
Good for camping
Save 33%
Celestron Outland X 8x42: was $109.95 now $74.10 at Amazon

Save $35 on these budget-friendly waterproof and fogproof binoculars — great for slipping into your bag for camping trips.

Celestron  TrailSeeker ED 8x42
Excellent optics
Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42: was $399.95 now $322.99 at Amazon

Save $76 on these compact binoculars for bird-watching and wildlife observation, with ED glass for improved optical clarity.

Bushnell Excursion 10x42
Fantastic price
Save $34.99
Bushnell Excursion 10x42: was $59.99 now $25 at Adorama

Save $35 on this 10x42 binocular deal from Bushnell. Waterproof, fogproof and versatile, they're the ideal optic for birdwatching and wildlife observation, to stargazing and sports games without breaking the bank.

Occer 12x25
Pocketable
Save $8.46
Occer 12x25: was $35.99 now $27.53 at Amazon

Save 24% on these compact binoculars for kids. We think they're great portable binoculars, thanks to their compact form and light weight, ideal for taking on camping trips and throwing them into your backpack — we gave them 4/5 stars in our Occer 12x25 review.

Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70
Excellent optics
Save 22%
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70: was $279.95 now $219 at Amazon

Save $60 on a pair of the best stargazing binoculars that are well suited to lunar viewing even without a tripod, all thanks to their powerful 15x magnification and 70mm objective lenses that drink in the low light from the moon's surface. Make sure you add the $20 coupon to checkout.

Celestron Nature DX 12x56
Very versatile
Save $74.95
Celestron Nature DX 12x56: was $289.95 now $215 at Amazon

Save $89 on a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing. Their impressive 12x magnification and large 56mm objective lenses are an ideal combination for stargazing and for spotting wildlife. We gave them 4.5 stars in our review.

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Kimberley Lane
E-commerce writer

Kimberley Lane, E-commerce writer for Live Science, has tested a wide range of optical equipment, reviewing camera gear from Sony, Canon, OM System and more. With over 6 years of photography experience, her skills span across landscape and seascape photography, wildlife, astrophotography and portrait work. Her photos have been featured in a number of national magazines, including Digital Camera World and Cosmopolitan. She has also contributed to our sister site Space.com and Tech Radar, and she regularly uses binoculars and telescopes to stargaze in the dark skies of South Wales.