Comet ATLAS G3 is near the sun just after sunset until about January 20 for those in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are some of the first pics of the comet!
The brightest stars in the Northern Hemisphere's winter sky form the shape of the Winter Circle, or Hexagon, that will help you locate 6 constellations.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft launched successfully this morning. It's headed to the moon, where it will conduct science experiments for NASA.
Comet ATLAS G3 might be the brightest comet of 2025. However, it will be challenging to spot because it will be so close to the sun. See a view from space here.
On January 14, 2005, the Huygens spacecraft descended through the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan and landed on its surface. See the images of Titan.
The book "This Is Wildfire" explains why wildfires seem larger and more destructive. Find tips on preparing yourself, your home and your community for wildfire.
Canis Major the Greater Dog is most famous for being home to the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. You can see it in January following Orion from the horizon.
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