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James Webb Space Telescope could illuminate dark matter in a way scientists didn't realize
Smooth filaments stretching for many light-years, seen by the powerful space telescope, could indicate what the right "recipe" is for dark matter.
Night sky tonight: See the Winter Triangle rise in the east after dark
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Aurora forecast for Dec. 16: Northern lights confined to high latitudes again tonight
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.
Atlas V rocket launches 27 of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket sent 27 Amazon Leo internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida early Tuesday morning (Dec. 16).
Private satellites pinpoint methane emissions from oil, gas and coal facilities worldwide
Using high-resolution observations from the GHGSat satellite constellation, researchers have produced the first global, facility-level estimate of methane emissions from the energy sector.
Ghosts, sharks and Norse mythology: US Space Force unveils new names for satellites and space weapons
The U.S. Space Force unveiled the new naming scheme that it will use for its spacecraft and space-based weaponry, drawing inspiration from mythology and the natural world.
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.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19: Here's what you need to know
The interstellar comet will pass safely by Earth, giving astronomers their best chance to study it up close.
These Canon 18x50 image-stabilized binoculars are my top choice for up-close stargazing — even cheaper than Black Friday
Deals 30% savings on the Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars are great for stable stargazing at a high magnification. They are at their cheapest price ahead of the Christmas holidays in this deal from Amazon, for only $11.
