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Northern lights may be visible in 9 states tonight as fast solar wind sweeps past Earth
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight and tomorrow as a speedy solar wind stream is due to arrive.
NASA begins building nuclear-powered Dragonfly drone for 2028 launch to Saturn moon Titan
Dragonfly will explore the giant Saturn moon Titan by air, helping scientists learn about the proto-ingredients of life on the satellite's hazy surface.
How risky is the Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon? NASA would rather not say
NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which will launch astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, comes with undeniable risk. But quantifying that risk is a tall order.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
On this day in space: March 13, 1781: Uranus is discovered!
On March 13, 1781, Sir William Herschel discovered Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun.
SpaceX plan for 1 million orbiting AI data centers could ruin astronomy, scientists say
SpaceX's plan to launch one million orbiting data centers to space worries astronomers, who say the satellite streaks caused by the proposed constellation would severely impair observations.
Aurora forecast March 13-15 — Northern lights could put on a show this weekend as fast solar winds arrive
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.
Night sky for tonight and the weekend (March 13-15): A stellar lynx and a delicate moon
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
