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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.
Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)
The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.
This real 'Eye of Sauron' spits out ghost particles in space. Here's what it looks like
"We have never seen anything quite like it."
The Lego Technic Mars Rover Perseverance is now one of its lowest-ever prices on Amazon, with almost 20% off
Deals The 1132-piece buildable replica with moving parts is 18% off as Lego's Technic Mars Rover Perseverance set is one of its lowest prices on Amazon.
11 unique tours and adventures for the ultimate total solar eclipse 2026 experience
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.
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.
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.
Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches for 3rd time ever, sending weather satellite to orbit (video)
Europe's Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched for the third time ever tonight (Aug. 12), sending an advanced weather and climate satellite to orbit.
Vulcan Centaur rocket launches experimental military satellite on its 1st-ever national security mission (video)
United Launch Alliance lofted an experimental navigation satellite on the first national security mission of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Tuesday night (Aug. 12).
