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Watch red supergiant star Antares pass behind the moon early on Jan. 8

On Monday, Jan. 8, the waning crescent moon will occult the 1st-magnitude red supergiant star Antares, one of the brightest stars in the sky.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's what weather you can expect in the US

The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's what weather you can expect in the US

About half of the contiguous (48) states will have clear, starry skies — a perfect backdrop for watching this very best of the year's principal meteor displays, the Geminid Meteor Shower.

Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.

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Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Live updates

The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.

Will newfound Comet Nishimura really be visible to the naked eye? Experts aren't so sure

While social media has been abuzz with talk of new Comet Nishimura being visible to the naked eye in September, experts aren't so sure.

SpaceX Crew-9 and Crew-10: Live updates

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-9 and Crew-10 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.

What's it like to have an asteroid named after you? Our night sky columnist Joe Rao explains

Space.com's night sky columnist Joe Rao explains what it was like to have asteroid 200009 Joerao named after him for his many years of astronomy outreach with the general public.

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Watch the biggest supernova in 10 years explode tonight on this free telescope livestream

Watch the biggest supernova in 10 years explode tonight on this free telescope livestream

A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on Friday, May 26.

Watch a new supernova explode on May 25 with free telescope livestream

Watch a new supernova explode on May 25 with free telescope livestream

A newly discovered supernova can be watched as it develops in real-time online and for free. The livestream will begin at 6:00 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) on Thursday, May 25.

Watch a 5 planet parade today with this free telescope livestream

Watch a 5 planet parade today with this free telescope livestream

The Virtual Telescope Project will be streaming "Five Planets at a glance" on March 28, offering a view of this planetary parade from Rome.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?

Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

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