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Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2025
A new panorama from the Rubin Observatory captures the Milky Way in vivid detail.
On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2
On Nov. 3, 1957, a Soviet space dog named Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth
Don't miss the biggest full moon of the year rise on Nov. 5 — Here's what to expect
The November full moon will be the closest and brightest full moon of the year.
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Deals If you're thinking about waiting for Black Friday for a star projector deal, you might want to consider 28% off the Govee Star Light Projector right now.
NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say
"There is just a general acknowledgement that a lot of what is happening is illegal…"
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.
Scientists discover oldest air on record trapped in 6-million-year-old Antarctic ice
Scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have collected the oldest directly dated ice cores ever drilled: 6 million years old.
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.
