Skywatching

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Night sky tonight: See the stars of the Summer Triangle twinkle in the evening 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.

Stargazing

Aurora forecast Nov. 27: Northern lights possible again tonight as geomagnetic activity lingers

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.

Auroras
a red halo appears as an eerie symbol in the night sky.

Photographer captures eerie red halo hovering over the Italian Alps in rare 'elve' sighting (photo)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

High above a storm, a mysterious red ring appeared for a split second. Here's how one photographer captured the elusive "elve."

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Spaceflight

An illustration of a small six-wheeled rover on the reddish surface of Mars

NASA renews commitment to Europe's life-hunting Mars rover despite Trump budget cuts

By Tereza Pultarova published

"These confirmations have been given to us in writing, so this is a very important step."

Space Exploration
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On this day in space! Nov. 27, 1885: Astronomer Captures 1st Known Photo of a Meteor

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated

On Nov. 27, 1885, an astronomer made the first known photograph of a meteor.

Launches & Spacecraft
A man with short black hair wearing a dark blue shirt floats in microgravity behind various plastic covered food packages.

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim floats with his lunch | Space photo of the day for Nov. 27, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.

International Space Station

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By Space.com Staff last updated

Launches & Spacecraft
The Soyuz rocket service structure is raised on Nov. 24, 2025 at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan ahead of the planned Nov. 27 launch of three crewmembers to the International Space Station: NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev.

Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning

By Mike Wall published

NASA's Chris Williams and two cosmonaut colleagues will launch to the International Space Station early on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), and you can watch the action live.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Reference
A butterfly shaped nebula of red and white light glows in the darkness of spce

See the Butterfly Nebula like never before in this spectacular Gemini South telescope image

By Keith Cooper published

The Butterfly Nebula is a preview of the fate that will befall the sun in about 5 billion years.

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Entertainment

The UCS Death Star is the biggest Lego Star Wars set yet: Here's why we WON'T get it

By Kim Snaith published

As attractive as the Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star is, we just can't justify spending $1000 on a single set.

Space Toys & Lego
Obi-Wan Kenobi wielding one of the best lightsabers.

Best lightsabers Black Friday 2025: Toys, replicas, and props

By Alexander Cox last updated

Become the Jedi Master or Sith Lord you were born to be by adding one of the best lightsabers to your collection this holiday season.

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

"Wow!" signal printout. The comment on the side inspired the event's name.

SETI's 'Noah’s Ark' – a space historian explores how the advent of radio astronomy led to the USSR’s search for extraterrestrial life

By Gabriela Radulescu published

An expert dives into the history of radio astronomy and the search for life beyond our Earth.

Search for Life
A bright dot of a star in the darkness of space with stars all around.

Scientists want to search for life in this double star system devoid of giant exoplanets. Here's why

By Kiona N. Smith published

The giants might've been kicked out, left to live a rogue lifestyle.

Search for Life
Artist's conception of a protoplanetary disc around a newborn star. A new study suggests that our solar system formed from a cloud of dust and gas that was isolated from the broader galaxy for up to 30 million years.

Planets may make their own water as they form — could that mean more habitable worlds in the universe?

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

New lab experiments suggest that water may not be a rare visitor delivered by chance but rather a fundamental ingredient woven into the process of planetary birth.

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Technology

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Best Drones Black Friday 2025: Take your pick of the very best

By James Abbott last updated

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

Drones
Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets this Black Friday

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Drones
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I've hand-picked all the best Black Friday VPN deals for 2025, save over 70% on select services

By Alexander Cox published

Black Friday VPN deals are landing ahead of the big day on November 28 — we've hand-picked the best to keep you safe and secure while streaming online.

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