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On this day in space! Dec. 23, 1672: Giovanni Cassini discovers Saturn's moon Rhea
On Dec. 23, 1672, Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini discovered Rhea, Saturn's second-largest moon. Rhea is made up of rock and ice and is covered in craters.
'Silo' Season 2 Episode 6: How far will Bernard go to maintain control?
A recap of Apple TV+'s "Silo" Season 2 Episode 6, "Barricades"
Accidental discovery reveals 'millinovas,' a new class of cosmic explosion 100 times brighter than the sun
Astronomers have accidently spotted a new type of cosmic explosion called a "millinova" triggered by white dwarfs feeding on stars. If that sounds familiar get ready for a suprise!
This Christmas Eve, humans will try to embrace a star
Parker Solar Probe will make an immensely close pass by the sun on Dec. 24 — but its scientists aren't worried. They have faith in their explorer.
Aurora forecast — Where to see the northern lights tonight
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.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink internet satellites from Florida, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Monday morning (Dec. 23) and landed the returning rocket on a ship at sea.
What time is the NASA Parker Solar Probe's closest sun flyby ever on Christmas Eve?
Set your Parker Solar Probe sun flyby clocks for Dec. 24 at 6:53 a.m. EST (1153 GMT), Space Fans.
