Earth
Sun
Sun news: Another X flare! Sun-stuff on the way
Sun news November 10, 2025: The sun has fired off its 2nd X-class (strong) flare in just 24 hours, launching more sun-stuff our way!
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for November
Visible planets and night sky guide. This evening, look for the moon near Jupiter, the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux, and the Beehive star cluster.
Space

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is showing multiple jets!

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS just made its closest pass by the sun. Now it's showing multiple jets! There are still chances for you to see it ...
Earth
Human World

Arctic air blast to drop temps for millions in U.S.

An Arctic air blast is sweeping through parts of the U.S. Sunday and Monday, even dropping temperatures in southern states.
Space
Spaceflight

ESCAPADE mission launches to Mars on November 9

The ESCAPADE mission will launch twin probes to study Mars' magnetic environment. The launch on a New Glenn rocket is set for November 9, 2025.
Space

Black hole record: Brightest and most distant flare yet

Astronomers have found the biggest and most distant black hole flare yet. It was likely caused by a massive star too close to a supermassive black hole.
Human World

The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later

It's the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior. Do you know the science behind why the lake never gives up her dead?
Tonight

Galaxy’s south window looks into intergalactic space

Use the Great Square of Pegasus to locate Fomalhaut. Then you're on your way to looking out our galaxy's south window into intergalactic space.
Space

Comet Lemmon is closest to the sun today

Comet Lemmon reaches its closest point to the sun on November 8. It's the best comet of 2025. You can still see it! A finder chart and some great images of it here.
Earth
Space

How to see Earth’s shadow at sunrise and sunset

Just before sunrise and after sunset, you can spot Earth's shadow. Look west at sunrise and east at sunset. Learn more about Earth's shadow here.

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