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Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky
By Anthony Wood published
Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
By Harry Bennett published
Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.

On this day in space: March 24, 1961: Mercury-Redstone BD rocket launches on uncrewed test flight
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 24, 1961, NASA's Mercury Redstone rocket launched on its last uncrewed flight before it started sending astronauts into space.

NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
NASA will hold a series of events today (March 24) that update us on the agency's plans for the moon and more, and you can watch them live.

Aurora forecast March 24 — Northern lights may be waning but a surprise uptick is possible tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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 tonight, March 24 — Find the stars of the 'Big Dipper' twinkling in the northeastern 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.

Scientists find 2 'failed stars' that may have a second chance to shine bright — by getting together
By Robert Lea published
"Failed star" brown dwarfs may get a second chance to shine by colliding and merging to birth a new star.
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