Aurora forecast for Dec. 5-7: Small northern lights boost possible this weekend
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.
Skywatching
Mercury is hard to spot, but you can catch it in the morning sky this month
If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it.
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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!
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