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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.
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.
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.
Are night vision monoculars good for skywatching?
By Matt Morris published
Night vision monoculars are hi-tech pieces of kit, but can they help us see celestial objects in areas with light pollution?
10 times the sky amazed us in 2024
By Jamie Carter published
A magnificent totality across North America, raging northern lights and a naked-eye comet were just three skywatching highlights in 2024. Here's how they all unfolded.
Christmas night sky 2024: Venus, Saturn and Jupiter visit for the holidays tonight
By Joe Rao last updated
The Christmas evening sky is especially rewarding now. The eastern sky is filled with brilliant stars, a sort of a celestial Christmas tree.
Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest
By Jamie Carter published
Mars is on the cusp of becoming bigger and brighter than at any point since 2022 as it comes into alignment with Earth and the sun.
Venus, Mars and more: How to see planets in the night sky in 2025
By Joe Rao published
Your guide to viewing the visible planets of the solar system in the night sky of 2025.
Aurora alert: Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights in upper Midwest skies this Christmas
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Aurora chasers are on high alert for minor geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 25. Northern lights could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states.
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