The first step on the moon was one of humanity's most exciting accomplishments. Now scientists are planning return trips—and ...

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The Curiosity Rover from NASA has shared multiple videos from Mars‘ surface that put a spotlight on how remarkable the red planet’s night sky looks. The six-wheeled robot has been rolling along on ...

The sun arrives at the December solstice at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. This is the farthest south the sun gets in the heavens; it begins its six-month return northward at the moment winter begins in ...

As the moon makes its monthly rounds in its orbit around the Earth, it frequently has encounters with bright stars and planets, with Saturn and Mars taking center stage in the nights ahead. In many ...

Mars is currently visible in the western sky after sunset, at its faintest apparent magnitude (1.6) for the year, due to its approaching solar conjunction. On this particular night, Mars is situated ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Keep an eye on the forecast for clear night skies, so that you don't miss out on the astronomical events occurring throughout ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles ...

Experts say the widely shared clip uses edited Mars rover photos merged with Earth’s night sky to create a false, dramatic ...