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Mars orbiter sees odd etchings in the sand | Space photo of the day for Jan. 20, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Even though the Red Planet's atmosphere is thin, wind is still one of Mars' most relentless sculptors.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers young galaxies age rapidly: 'It's like seeing 2-year-old children act like teenagers'
By Robert Lea published
"The knowledge of these will ultimately help us understand the formation of the first stars and planets and how our own Milky Way came into being."

Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?
By Anthony Wood published
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

Night sky tonight: See 'Earthshine' illuminate the shadowy face of the crescent moon at sunset
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 Jan. 20 -Northern lights still possible following severe G4 geomagnetic storm
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.

Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Aurora alert! The colossal solar storm could impact and trigger impressive northern lights.

Northern lights may be visible in 24 states tonight as a massive CME slams into Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Colorado tonight as a speedy coronal mass ejection impacts Earth.

An armada of 6,500 Elite Dangerous players just embarked on a three-month expedition to explore the Milky Way, and there's still time to join them
By Ian Stokes published
To explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before!
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

