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February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
February's Full Snow Moon will rise just as the sun sets.
Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine this week
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Strong solar winds could supercharge the northern lights just in time for Valentine's Day.
SpaceX rocket launch spawns dazzling 'space jellyfish' in evening sky (photos)
By Tariq Malik published
If you saw something strange in the evening sky over California on Feb. 10, we can explain.
Save big on one of the best star projectors you can buy, the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector
By Kimberley Snaith published
Deals The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is on sale and available for its lowest price this year, we've rated it as the best rechargeable model out there.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
On this day in space! Feb. 12, 2001: NEAR-Shoemaker lands on asteroid Eros
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Feb. 12, 2001, NASA landed a spacecraft on an asteroid! After a five-year mission, the NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft touched down on the near-Earth asteroid 433 Eros.
Scientist image 3-million-light-year-long 'cosmic web' ensnaring 2 galaxies for 1st time
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have been able to image gas as it travels down a 3 million light-year-long cosmic highway between two growing galaxies ensnared in the cosmic web.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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