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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
By Joe Rao published
The 2025 Quadrantid meteor shower peaks overnight on Jan. 3, and could produce between 60 to 120 meteors per hour.
James Webb telescope uncovers massive 'grand design' spiral galaxy in the early universe — and scientists can't explain how it got so big, so fast
By Joanna Thompson published
Galaxies in the early universe tend to be clumpy, but the new JWST discovery of a "grand design" spiral galaxy just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang has scientists stumped.
'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 6: The crew and their spaceship reveal their true selves
By Ian Stokes published
Skeleton Crew's sixth episode splits the team apart ahead of their much-desired return to At Attin and a final confrontation with Jod.
On this day in space! Jan. 2, 2004: Stardust encounters Comet Wild 2
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Jan. 2, 2004, NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew by Comet Wild 2 to collect some comet dust and bring it back to Earth.
Black holes can squash star formation, James Webb Space Telescope finds
By Tereza Pultarova published
"The Spiderweb protocluster is an ideal laboratory for investigating the relationship between black holes and star formation in detail."
Aurora forecast — Where to see the northern lights tonight
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.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
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.
New Year's northern lights delight as powerful solar storms spark auroras across central US and Europe (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Last night, the sun and Earth collaborated to give us a light show that no fireworks display could rival. Happy New Year!
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