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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

10 space zombie movies, books, and games to prepare you for the night of the intergalactic dead

From space slugs to lunar cemeteries, these movies, games, and books show that the undead can arrive from above, as well as below.

Satellites reveal heat leaking from largest US cryptocurrency mining center

Bitcoin-mining mega data center seen leaking heat into the environment in an image captured from orbit by a thermometer satellite

NASA launches science balloon in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for Dec. 22, 2025

The first scientific balloon flight happened on Dec. 16, 2025.

NASA's SPHEREx telescope completes its 1st cosmic map of the entire sky and it's stunning!

"I think every astronomer is going to find something of value here, as NASA's missions enable the world to answer fundamental questions about how the universe got its start, and how it changed to eventually…

10 times the sky amazed us in 2025

A bevy of comets, a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse and impressive northern lights were just three of the skywatching highlights in 2025. Here's how they unfolded.

Japanese H3 rocket fails during launch of navigation satellite (video)

A Japanese H3 rocket suffered an anomaly during the launch of a navigation satellite on Sunday night (Dec. 21), resulting in the loss of the spacecraft.

Best space board games to play this Christmas

Enjoy some out-of-this-world fun this Christmas with my selection of the best space board games available right now.

Planet-eating stars hint at Earth's ultimate fate

A sampling of aging Sun-like stars demonstrates that they likely eat their closest planets.

Starship success, a private moon landing and more: The top 10 spaceflight stories of 2025

Over the past 12 months, we saw multiple spaceflight records broken, the debut of a powerful new rocket and the first-ever fully successful private moon landing.

Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here's what to expect from the yuletide light show

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22.

Who are the Sea Devils? The classic 'Doctor Who' monsters in 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'

As the veteran 'Who' antagonists get ready for their close-up, we look back at 50 years of underwater history.

Winter solstice 2025 marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere today

Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as the sun reaches its lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere sky.

When are the next best sales after Black Friday?

Black Friday offers massive discounts on a host of products, but you don't have to wait until the next one to save big. From Boxing Day to Prime Day 2026, we investigate which is the…

The best Stranger Things gifts to celebrate season 5

You don't have to search the upside down to find the best Stranger Things gifts outside of Hawkins, so celebrate season five's release with these top gifts.

James Cameron's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best

As Avatar: Fire and Ash makes its cinematic debut, here's James Cameron's best directorial sci-fi movies to date – and the list is earth-shatteringly impressive.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 190 — Holiday Special 2025

On Episode 190 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik look back at the past year in space — its ups, its downs, its all-arounds.

'Enemy Mine' at 40: An empathetic space adventure that still resonates strongly today

Hated rivals Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. find brotherhood on a desolate planet in Wolfgang Petersen's cult sci-fi classic.

How the 'delayed choice quantum eraser' experiment got us to rethink reality

Does the universe notice that we're paying attention to a quantum experiment? The answer goes against everything we thought we knew.

The best last-minute holiday gifts for any die hard space superfan

Show the space enthusiast in your life that you love them to the moon and back with the best last-minute holiday gifts available.

Looking for a skywatching Christmas gift? We have hunted down the best last-minute deals on telescopes, binoculars and more

Are you behind on your holiday shopping or holding out for some final pre-Christmas bargains? From telescopes to monoculars, we've rounded up the best last-minute savings on optical equipment.

Mysterious bright blue cosmic blasts triggered by black holes shredding stars, scientists say. 'It's definitely not just an exploding star.'

"The sheer amount of radiated energy from these bursts is so large that you can't power them with a core collapse stellar explosion — or any other type of normal stellar explosion."

Lego has gone boldly where they have never gone before with their first-ever Star Trek set, and it's back in stock with a free gift!

The 3,600-piece Lego Icons Star Trek USS Enterprise is Lego's first-ever Star Trek set, and you get a free gift when you purchase it before Christmas eve.

Astronomers may have spotted the 1st known 'superkilonova' double star explosion

"We do not know with certainty that we found a superkilonova, but the event nevertheless is eye-opening."

These 2 companies are teaming up to offer insurance for space debris strikes on satellites

Odin Space and Arkisys are teaming up to provide customers with pioneering insurance for spacecraft specifically to cover space debris collision events.

As Avatar returns to theaters, there's never been a better time to check out 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora'

Ubisoft's ambitious open-world game remains the best way to immerse yourself in Pandora's lush locales, exotic creatures, and fierce battles.

2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo

A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.

Love capturing the cosmos? Make your money go further this Christmas with these last-minute camera and lens deals

Whether you're buying for yourself or hunting for a gift for a keen astrophotographer, there's still time to save hundreds with these last-minute deals on cameras and lenses.

James Webb Space Telescope watches 'Jekyll and Hyde' galaxy shapeshift into a cosmic monster

"Virgil has two personalities, its 'good' side – a typical young galaxy quietly forming stars. But Virgil transforms into the host of a heavily obscured supermassive black hole, pouring out immense quantities of energy."

Best Lego Avatar sets 2025

If you're a Pandora-loving moviegoer who can't get enough of the Na'vi culture, keep an eye on these stunning Lego Avatar sets.

Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025

Astrophotographer Josh Dury has captured the beauty of the Geminids in this stunning timelapse exposure.

Traveling over the holidays? Maximize your online safety with our exclusive 72% discount on Norton VPN

A VPN provides vastly improved online security for your device and can unlock streaming content from back home. Our exclusive Norton VPN deal saves you 72%.

Best VPN services we recommend 2025

A VPN is a great tool for online safety and streaming, and ensuring content won't be geo-locked on your travels. These are the six best options out there.

Watch South Korean startup Innospace attempt its 1st-ever orbital launch today

The South Korean startup Innospace will attempt its first orbital launch from Brazil's Alcântara Space Center on Friday (Dec. 19), and you can watch the action live.

Farewell, comet 3I/ATLAS! Interstellar visitor heads for the outer solar system after its closest approach to Earth

3I/ATLAS has now made its closest approach to the sun and Earth and is now heading back out toward the outer solar system.

Trump signs sweeping executive order aimed at 'ensuring American space superiority'

On Thursday (Dec. 18), President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ensure American space superiority. It calls for the initial construction of a moon base by 2030, among other goals.

Best streaming devices to watch sci-fi shows and movies in 2025

Convert your TV into a smart TV with a streaming stick and watch all your favorite sci-fi shows and movies in one place, to access your streaming service of choice.

Why are the 'Avatar' movies so massive? Their success seems to defy conventional logic

They're not part of a vast, Marvel-style universe, and neither is a classic. So why are the "Avatar" movies so successful?

A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling and falling out of space after partial breakup in orbit

One of SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites suffered an anomaly in orbit on Wednesday (Dec. 17) that led to its partial breakup, according to the company.

Astronomers capture 1st direct images of collisions in a nearby star system: 'It's like looking back in time'

"It's like looking back in time in a sense, to that violent period of our solar system when it was less than a billion years old."

4 ways to track 3I/ATLAS without a telescope as it makes its closest approach to Earth tonight

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is travelling away from the sun on its way back to interstellar space.

'Crash Clock' reveals how soon satellite collisions would occur after a severe solar storm — and it's pretty scary

Satellites would likely begin colliding with each other or space junk in less than three days if they were to lose the ability to maneuver, for example due to an intense solar storm.

Scientists detect X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS extending 250,000 miles into space

A rare interstellar comet has been caught in X-rays by two space telescopes, revealing how its gases interact with charged particles from the sun as it travels through the inner solar system.

Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun's recent activity tells us

2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights?

As above, so below: Earth in the sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 18, 2025

This 3D rendering of our planet was part of France's Festival of Lights celebration.

Night sky tonight Dec. 22: Look for the crescent moon and Earthshine shortly after sunset

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

What time will interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS be closest to Earth today?

NASA JPL pinpoints the moment the interstellar visitor passes closest to our planet.

Which is the best star projector for under $50 this Christmas?

After testing and reviewing countless star projectors over the years, we're putting the very best head-to-head to determine which is the best for under $50 this Christmas.