Night sky tonight (April 1) — See the full 'Pink Moon' rise in the east at sunset
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Skywatching
How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.
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Spaceflight
Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?
Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.
Artemis 2 Live: NASA now 1 day away from historic moon mission launch
Tuesday, March 31, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.
What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."
Science & Astronomy
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.
Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away
Astronomers have spotted the most distant and brightest "space laser" ever seen, and it's blasting from a galaxy collision that occurred when the universe was half its current age.
Space Photo of the Day
Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026
NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.
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Northern lights - live updates
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us
A civilization capable of interstellar travel may also be one that has moved beyond conquest, excess and ecological self-destruction — and it therefore may not want to talk to us.
Technology
Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
It's the final day of the Amazon Spring Sale, so don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras.
