7 best places to see the northern lights, according to an aurora chaser
I've chased the northern lights across the Arctic. Here are seven destinations worth considering for your next aurora adventure. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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Beyond pointing your phone at the night sky, this is how to use stargazing apps effectively
There is no shortage of stargazing apps, but unless you use these tips, you may be missing out. Here are the best ways to get the most out of them. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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Supermassive black hole blasts out a neon 'treble clef' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 16, 2026
What looks like a neon pink treble clef floating out in space is actually a bizarre source of radio waves spotted deep in the cosmos. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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'We are getting a lot of pressure from the administrator himself': How NASA is racing to obey Trump's 'Super Intelligence' order
Internal NASA documents and meeting recordings reveal how Trump's executive order to rename AI as "super intelligence" is reshaping agency communications and digital syst...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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Rocket Lab pushes 1st launch of next-gen Neutron rocket to 2027
Rocket Lab has delayed the debut of its powerful, partially reusable Neutron launcher to 2027 due to a manufacturing issue. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say
Two leading space scientists say there is a need to redefine the edge of the solar system based on the Milky Way's gravity, including its dark matter. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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Astronomers discover the 1st ever green star, a cosmic zombie just in time for Halloween
Imagine if the sun could take on a spooky green glow for Halloween. Scientists have discovered that our star may go green if it turns into a cosmic zombie after its death...
Latest from Space.com | October 15, 2026
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On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn
On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn ...
Latest from Space.com | October 15, 2026
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SpaceX launches classified mission for the US Space Force (video)
SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California this evening (Oct. 15), on the 114th Falcon 9 mission of the year. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 15, 2026
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