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Comet 3I/ATLAS recently emerged from behind the glare of the sun to become visible to ground-based telescopes.

Astronomers and expert stargazers share their top skywatching tips for beginners.

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

On Episode 186 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Jim Green, NASA's former chief scientist, about snow on the moon.

An expert discusses how the space race to the moon could lead to possible warfare, and how policies could avoid future conflict.

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket just aced its second-ever mission —and returned to Earth safely for the first time. See a video of the booster's dramatic homecoming here.

This image shows Euclid's capability to explore both our cosmic neighborhood and the deep universe beyond.

Solar storms don't just trigger impressive auroras; they can scramble the GPS systems U.S. farmers rely on.

Leonid meteors may appear whenever the constellation Leo is above the horizon.

SpaceX launched the Sentinel-6B ocean-mapping satellite from California early Monday morning (Nov. 17) on a landmark flight — the company's 500th orbital mission with a used rocket.

A few hours after darkness falls during November, the unquestioned landmark of the autumn night sky occupies a commanding position high in the south: the flying horse Pegasus.

The image shows the difference in temperature between the top of a hurricane and the bottom.

The eruption was accompanied by a CME, which is currently under analysis to assess whether any part of it is headed for Earth.

A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.

The European Space Agency has completed the Orion service module for NASA's Artemis 4 mission to the moon, which was saved from cancellation earlier this year by the U.S. Congress

The launch helped strengthen Europe's ambitions in climate monitoring, disaster response and maritime security.

The 100AZ is our best telescope for beginners and kids, with a host of user-friendly features that make viewing the moon and planets a breeze. Now, with $106 off, it's also a bargain telescope buy.

Parts of Earth's magnetic field work in reverse compared to what long-standing models predict, new research suggests.

Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the original vocal cast for this cosmic Super Mario Brothers sequel.

Scientists may have solved the mystery of an "impossible" merger between two black holes so massive and fast-spinning that they shouldn't even exist, according to current theory.

Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its medium-lift Neutron rocket to 2026, founder and CEO Peter Beck said during a company earnings call on Nov. 10.