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Astronomers detect rare 'free floating' exoplanet 10,000 light-years from Earth
Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.
On this day in space: Jan. 2, 2004: Stardust encounters comet Wild 2
On Jan. 2, 2004, NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew by comet Wild 2 to collect some comet dust and bring it back to Earth.
Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026
Do you want to build a snowman?
Night sky Jan. 2-4: See the full "Wolf Moon" dominate the winter sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
Aurora forecast for Jan. 2-4 - Incoming CME could spark northern lights as far south as New York
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.
One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
Playmobil versus Lego: Which is the best USS Enterprise set?
Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?
