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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

Night sky tonight Dec. 23: Don't miss the delicate crescent moon tonight
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Aurora forecast for Dec. 23 - Northern lights possible tonight amid lingering space weather
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.

South Korean startup Innospace fails on its 1st orbital launch attempt
By Mike Wall published
The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil.

The best sci-fi TV shows of 2025, ranked
By Richard Edwards published
Watch those skies! In 2025, quality television really did come from outer space.

12 days of space and sci-fi books: Check out these festive holiday titles for your gift list or yourself!
By Jeff Spry published
Yuletide season is officially upon us and here's a joyous array of new titles to add to your holiday reading list.

How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve with NORAD's 2025 tracker
By Brett Tingley published
NORAD celebrates its 70th year of tracking Santa Claus as he flies around the world delivering joy this Christmas Eve.

Rocket Lab launches final mission of 2025, sends Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video)
By Mike Wall published
Rocket Lab launched its 21st and final mission of the year over the weekend, sending a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


