Skywatching

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Night Sky Tonight: See the moon rendezvous with the Pleiades after dark on Dec. 3

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 for Dec. 3: Northern lights could strengthen tonight with a chance of G2–G3 storming

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
Telescopes, drones, binoculars, star projectors and more surround the space.com logo on a colorful sky background.

Last-chance Cyber Monday deals 2025 still available: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

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Spaceflight

Illustration showing two of SpaceX's Starship rockets at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex-37.

SpaceX can launch its Starship megarocket from Florida pad, Air Force says

By Mike Wall published

The U.S. Air Force has given SpaceX permission to develop SLC-37 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as a launch site for its Starship megarocket.

Launches & Spacecraft
Billionaire Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's choice for NASA chief, has commanded two space missions.

Round 2: Watch Senate hearing for Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief today

By Mike Wall last updated

The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.

Space Exploration
Artist’s impression of Hayabusa 2 taking a sample off of asteroid Ryugu.

On this day in space! Dec. 3, 2014: Japanese spacecraft launches to an asteroid

By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated

On Dec. 3, 2014, Japan launched the Hayabusa2 spacecraft on a mission to fetch a sample from an asteroid.

Launches & Spacecraft
a white and black rocket launches into a dusk sky, leaving behind a puffy plume

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink broadband internet satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Launches & Spacecraft
An illustration of the International Space Station with labels for the many spacecraft filling its 8 docking ports, including the Cygnus spacecraft, the Progress, and two Soyuz spacecraft

For the 1st time ever, 8 spacecraft are docked to the International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell published

All eight of the International Space Station's docking ports are currently occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a milestone for crewed spaceflight.

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Science & Astronomy

Swirls of white, purple and pink colors flow among bright dots for stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud as seen in space

Large Magellanic Cloud bursts with baby stars | Space photo of the day for Dec. 3, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The vantage point at Cerro Pachón, with its dark skies and high-altitude clarity, enhances the richness of the image.

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.

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Entertainment

It may be Tuesday, but this Cyber Monday deal is still live until midnight — don't miss this 77% discount on Paramount Plus

By Rich Owen last updated

Deals Save $10 a month on a subscription to Paramount+. It's the home of Star Trek, Transformers, Halo, The X Files and many more blockbuster sci-fi movies and shows.

Deals
A series of screenshots from the Marvel Cosmic Invasion game, showing cartoon characters fighting.

'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' review: An old-fashioned space adventure featuring one of the greatest Marvel villains of all time

By Fran Ruiz published

Tribute Games' take on Marvel comics focuses on the universe's more overlooked cosmic elements and packs a delightfully off-beat roster of heroes.

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

A reddish dusty surface is seen with an orange sun in the background

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

By Morgan Underwood published

But being in this sweet spot doesn't automatically mean a planet is hospitable to life.

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.

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Technology

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

The best Drone deals 2025: The best deals for all budgets

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
A series of products and logos, Lego and quadcopters surround a space.com logo on a purple and blue background.

Looking for a last-minute bargain? These Cyber Monday streaming, Lego and drone deals are must-haves, but time's running out, so you'll have to hurry

By Alexander Cox published

Here's a quick, one-stop shop of the best last-minute must-get Cyber Monday streaming, Lego and drone deals still available, but they won't be for long.

Technology
Three laptops are placed in a triangular formation with the space.com logo in the top left corner, all on a purple background.

Looking for a cheap Black Friday laptop deal? These 7 offers have caught my eye

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

I test laptops for a living and I've found several worthwhile laptop deals this Black Friday, with huge discounts on MacBooks and other high-end models.

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