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Satellite streaks: Can the huge new Vera Rubin Observatory function in the megaconstellation age?
Satellite streaks are a blight on astronomy. How much are observations by the Vera Rubin super telescope going to suffer from this contamination?
Best binoculars 2025: Survey the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.
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.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
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.
SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on launch from Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 28 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Tiny ‘primordial’ black holes created in the Big Bang may have rapidly grown to supermassive sizes
Supermassive black holes that seem too large to exist in the early universe may have grown from primordial black holes formed in the first second after the Big Bang.
Northern lights and glowing noctilucent clouds collide in a rare night sky show over Alberta (photo)
The surprise display was captured on June 9 by aurora chaser Harlan Thomas.
Nat Geo documentary 'SALLY,' about the 1st US woman in space, now streaming on Disney+ & Hulu
You can now watch the award-winning documentary "SALLY" about the first American woman in space, Sally Ride, on Disney+ and Hulu.
