Meteor hunters rejoice! The Orionid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week with no moon in sight
The annual Orionid meteor shower comes to a peak on Oct. 20-21
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
Watch SpaceX launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday after delay
SpaceX plans to launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites Monday (Oct. 13), bringing the total number of spacecraft lofted for the nascent broadband megaconstellation to 153.
On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: 1st multi-person crew launches into space
On Oct. 12, 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1, a 24-hour crewed mission that achieved several "firsts" for human spaceflight.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 11 launch on Oct. 13? How to watch it live
SpaceX plans to launch the 11th test flight of its Starship megarocket at 7:15 p.m. EDT (2315 GMT) on Monday (Oct. 13). Here's how you can watch.
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.
Moonrise moments: A skywatching quiz
From phases to phenomena, this moon-themed skywatching quiz will test your lunar knowledge.
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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
How excited should we be about the latest Mars potential biosignature discovery? 'It's arguably the best evidence we have so far'
What about those previously studied plumes of methane and meteorites potentially stuffed with the fossils of Martian microbes?
No near neighbors: Closest technologically advanced aliens may be 33,000 light-years from Earth
A new study suggests that, without plate tectonics and the right balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, advanced alien civilizations may be exceedingly rare.
Could a Mars crater have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover finds more evidence it's possible
Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.
Technology
NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025
NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and refine designs for future missions.
New private 'Arc' spacecraft aims to deliver cargo from orbit to anywhere on Earth in less than an hour (video)
"We see a future where thousands of Arc spacecraft form a logistics network that provides transformative reach, resilience, and deterrence for the United States and its allies."
