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Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Do you want to build a snowman?

Night sky Jan. 2-4: See the full "Wolf Moon" dominate the winter 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.

Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?
By Jamie Carter published
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.

Aurora forecast for Jan. 2-4 - Incoming CME could spark northern lights as far south as New York
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.

One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
By Joe Rao published
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.

Playmobil versus Lego: Which is the best USS Enterprise set?
By Alexander Cox published
Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?

Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026
By Samantha Mathewson published
From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration.

Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
"I am the watcher on the walls."
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


