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Northern lights may be visible in these 10 US States tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Washington as a giant hole in the sun's atmosphere fuels geomagnetic storms with a high-speed solar wind.

A star exploded in the Lupus constellation. Here's how to see the nova in the night sky this month

V462 Lupi will soon vanish from the night sky, but before it does, the dark skies around the new moon present a perfect time to head away from city lights to hunt down the light from this ancient nova.

Alien life could survive deadly stellar radiation, Earth's desert lichen reveal

A walk in the desert and a curious discovery could have revealed that the secrets of alien life grow in the harshest conditions on Earth in the form of lichen.

Rubin Observatory takes its 1st look at the night skies | Space photo of the day for June 26, 2025

The telescope, working with the world's largest digital camera, scans the night sky in search of dark matter.

Cosmic images from the world's largest digital camera are so big they require a 'data butler'

The amount of data generated by the Rubin Observatory is going to blow all previous cosmic datasets out of the water, but handling that much information poses a severe challenge.

NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects

"We are given rules by our own institutions about what we can and cannot say."

From the Cape to the constellation: SpaceX launches 27 more Starlink satellites (video)

SpaceX launched a batch of 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Axiom-4 astronauts on SpaceX Crew Dragon welcomed aboard International Space Station (video)

After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 has caught up to the International Space Station, docked and been welcomed aboard for their two-week mission.

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Our exclusive offer is top value for NordVPN ahead of Amazon Prime Day with up to 76% off, a free Amazon voucher and a bonus four months free.

'Space chocolate,' mango nectar and pierogis: Here are the international foods the private Ax-4 astronauts are flying to the ISS

The four astronauts of the private Ax-4 mission to the ISS represent four different countries, so the food they're carrying up has a very international flavor.

Off-Earth footprint: Florida company will design shoe in space in 2026

Humanity will soon take another step toward establishing an off-Earth economy, if all goes according to plan for the Florida-based shoe company Syntilay.

The final trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is here! 'Say the thing!'

With exactly a month to go until the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, the final trailer reveals more Galactus, more Franklin, but no Clobberin' Time... yet.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its 1st exoplanet and snapped its picture (image)

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet, TWA 7b which is also the lightest exoplanet ever to be directly imaged.

Astronomers thought a mysterious radio burst came from deep space. It was actually a dead NASA satellite

A mysterious and powerful blast of radio waves detected last year, suspected to originate far beyond the Milky Way came from a long-dead NASA spacecraft in Earth's orbit.

Stargazers in Europe spot a strange cloud from SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch

The culprit was a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching the Transporter-14 satellite rideshare mission.

Dwarf galaxy glows red in the Hunting Dogs constellation | Space photo of the day for June 25, 2025

The Hubble Space Telescope captures the dwarf galaxy NGC 4449 in the constellation Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs).

With 'Grace': Astronauts name SpaceX's final Dragon crew capsule

The last Dragon spacecraft that SpaceX plans to build entered orbit for the first time with "grace." Reaching space on the new capsule, Ax-4 commander Peggy Whitson revealed the spacecraft's name.

New moon of June 2025 sees Mercury climb to its highest point in the sky

June's new moon leaves the sky dark for skywatchers to see Mercury next to our lunar companion on June 27.

SpaceX launches historic private Axiom-4 astronaut mission to the ISS (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Ax-4 mission for Axiom Space today (June 25), sending four private astronauts on a two-week mission to the ISS.

Orion constellation glows red in gorgeous deep space photo

Miguel Claro captured the Orion Constellation glowing red due to hydrogen gas, as seen from the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal.

Private Japanese moon lander crashed due to laser errors, ispace says

Japanese company ispace lost its Resilience lunar lander this month due to laser range finder errors, the company said.

Astronomers discover origins of mysterious double hot Jupiter exoplanets: 'It is a dance of sorts'

Astronomers have discovered the strange dance that leads to the creation of rare "double hot Jupiters" in binary star systems that are "just right."

How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury.

Vera Rubin Observatory zooms into deep space | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2025

The world's largest digital camera focuses on the Virgo Cluster, showing never-before-seen detail in our universe

Metroid games ranked, worst to best

Short on time and looking to get ready for Metroid Prime 4 later this year? We've ranked all the Metroid games so you can focus on the must-plays.

Northern lights may be visible in these 14 US States June 25

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to South Dakota as a giant hole in the sun's atmosphere shakes up geomagnetic activity in the coming days.

A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'

Simulations of asteroids near Venus reveal gaps in our ability to detect them.

Radio signals from the dawn of time could help 'weigh' the universe's 1st stars

A radio signal from the dawn of time could help scientists weigh the first stars and reveal how they lifted the cosmic darkness.

Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory

A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station

NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)

New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's space bromance takes off in new 'The Universe Is Absurd' show

"The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid. But absurd can also mean outlandishly true."

The Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters, one of the best Lego Marvel sets available, is now at its lowest prices pre-Amazon Prime Day

One of the best Lego Marvel sets, the Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters set, is ideal for young fans and is now 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more

The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.

Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming'

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.

A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track?

"Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth."

'Halloween', 'Silent Hill' & 'Resident Evil among the horror franchises that influenced Flying Lotus' psychedelic sci-fi thriller 'Ash' (exclusive)

As 'Ash' joins horror streaming platform Shudder, we talked to Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Flying Lotus on crafting his Lovecraftian sci-fi thriller.

'2nd Jupiter' exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025

Exoplanet Gj 504 b was found using the Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru (SEEDS) Project

Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover

Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called "lunar hay fever."

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)

A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.

This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds

Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.

When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025

With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.

Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

How to capture drone imagery at night

Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?

May 2024 solar storm cost $500 million in damages to farmers, new study reveals

GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed.