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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.

Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as a cannibal solar storm impact could spark geomagnetic storm conditions tonight.

Watch live online as an asteroid the size of a commercial jet passes within Earth-moon distance on Sept. 3 (video)
By Anthony Wood published
On Wednesday (Sept. 3), the asteroid 2025 QDB will come to within just over half the distance between Earth and the moon, and you can watch its progress live online.

Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2
By Anthony Wood published
Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.

Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
By Berrin Tansel published
Today, NASA recovers over 90% of the water used in space.

'The rocket is your savior!': New live-action 'Borderlands 4' trailer urges humans to 'Quit Earth', and we can't argue
By Jeff Spry published
A new live-action trailer for the upcoming sci-game "Borderlands 4" is here urging us all to "Quit Earth" and get on the rocket.

33 hungry SpaceX Raptors from below | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The view underneath SpaceX's Starship spacecraft shows the Super Heavy booster's complex array of 33 Raptor engines.

Hasbro Vs. Disney lightsabers: What's the difference?
By Alexander Cox published
Hasbro, the toy manufacturer, and Disney, who own the rights to Star Wars, both make top lightsabers, but what are the differences between them?

'Klingon Next Door' is a hilarious look at what Star Trek's angriest aliens do in their down time
By Jeff Spry published
Titan Books' hardcover cartoon collection makes you see militant Klingons in a whole new light.

An affordable, sub-250g drone with excellent build quality, features and a decent camera is at its lowest-ever price, now 17% off on Amazon
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Potensic Atom 2 is an upgrade on its successful predecessor and now you can get the lowest-ever price on a useful bundle when you get it on Amazon.
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