Watch a brilliant green meteor explode over Arizona (video)
A brilliant fireball brightened the night sky over Arizona on Oct. 6, before appearing to fragment as it neared the surface.
Skywatching
Jupiter is about to vanish behind the moon — here's when to look up tonight
See Jupiter disappear behind the slender crescent moon before dawn on Oct. 6, in a rare lunar occultation visible across parts of North America.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Oct. 5, 1962: The European Southern Observatory is born to build telescope eyes that scan the universe from Chile's high desert
On. Oct. 5, 1962, the European Southern Observatory was born! Here's why the network of telescopes atop Chile's Atacama Desert matter.
Celebrate humanity's 'Rocket Revolution' with World Space Week 2026
World Space Week 2026 explores how reusable rockets, new launch vehicles and commercial spaceflight are transforming access to space.
On this day in space! Oct. 4, 1957: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the 1st artificial satellite, into orbit to kick off a Space Race and the Space Age
On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the satellite that started the Space Race. Here's why it mattered.
Science & Astronomy
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
'Completely unexpected' Phoenix planet was born from the ashes of a dying star
Astronomers have discovered a rare second-generation planet orbiting the ashes of the dead star from which it was born, a smoldering white dwarf.
Space Photo of the Day
Earth's hidden daytime auroras revealed from space | Space photo of the day for Oct. 2, 2026
This remarkable view of Earth shows the northern lights encircling Earth.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe 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 todayFollow 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 tonightFind 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 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Ocean chemistry on ancient Earth could help scientists search for life on alien worlds
A new look at ancient rocks suggests that a self-sustaining nutrient cycle in ancient oceans helped keep Earth's atmosphere rich in oxygen for millions of years.
Technology
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