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August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass
By Jesse Emspak last updated
Reference Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break'
By Robert Lea published
"This discovery was partly serendipity! But, we believe there are many more such opportunities hidden in Hubble data."

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's 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.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
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.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch
By Mike Wall published
Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

SpaceX moves Starship to launch pad for testing ahead of Flight 10 (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the vehicle's 10th flight, which is expected to take place next month.

SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS: Live updates
By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.
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