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Aurora forecast April 21 — Northern lights linger as geomagnetic activity continues to ease
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look
By Anthony Wood published
The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space
By Anthony Wood published
Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant
By Keith Cooper published
The two most puzzling rings around Uranus are gradually giving up their secrets, only to deepen the mystery of the Uranian system.

The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset tonight
By Joe Rao last updated
A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.

You've heard of the Space Force. Now there's a 'NASA Force' — but it's not about making space war
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA Force aims to recruit industry talent to the space agency for relatively short stints. Applications are open now in the wake of the Artemis 2 moon mission.

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.
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