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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving
By Robert Lea published
The asteroid 2024 PT5 will leave Earth on Nov. 25 after visiting Earth, but new analysis shows this temporary "second moon" may come from our original moon and, thus, from Earth itself.
Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora predictions 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.
SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025
By Mike Wall published
The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.
October 2024 set multiple US records for the driest month ever
By Meredith Garofalo published
Drought conditions expanded to record-breaking levels across the US during the month of October as temperatures also climbed to record highs.
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.
SpaceX and NASA show off how Starship will help astronauts land on the moon (images)
By Brett Tingley published
NASA and SpaceX released a new set of illustrations showing off how Starship might look as it lands astronauts on the moon during the Artemis 3 mission.
Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover
By Elizabeth Howell published
Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.
James Webb Space Telescope unveils surprising 'Red Monsters' in the early universe
By Larissa G. Capella published
Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.
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