Powerful geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across North America (photos)
The storm hit earlier than predicted, surprising skywatchers with a delightful aurora show.
Skywatching
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.
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Spaceflight
On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1996: Mars Global Surveyor launches to the Red Planet
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from California's central coast (video)
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit from California's central coast today (Nov. 6).
US military launches unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The U.S. military test launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile in a routine exercise to maintain the readiness of its nuclear arsenal.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Space dust in the Arctic is helping scientists track the climate crisis
A historical record of Arctic sea ice based on the abundance of cosmic dust in sediments on the sea bed of the Arctic Ocean has revealed how the sea ice responds to climate warming.
Entertainment
Make it so: Lego unveils 1st 'Star Trek' kit with the iconic USS Enterprise D and 'Next Generation' crew
The iconic Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise is available with Lego starting on Nov. 28, featuring the craft and crew from The Next Generation.
Get the world's greatest sci-fi movies and TV at your fingertips and save money with this Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN streaming bundle
Deals Alien, Predator, Star Wars, Marvel and many more — this streaming deal starts before Black Friday and gives you full access to best sci-fi franchises on the planet.
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Northern lights - 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.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Powerful solar storms may help life get going on alien planets. Here's how
New observations of a volatile young star have shown how infant suns could unleash enough energy to trigger biologically relevant chemical reactions in an orbiting planet's atmosphere.
Technology
HoverAir X1 PROMAX drone review
Review The HoverAir X1 PROMAX is ZeroZero Robotics’ flagship selfie drone with up to 8K video capture alongside fantastic subject tracking capabilities and manual flight control.
