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Perseid meteor showers were captured at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park of California, United States on August 12, 2024.

'Interstellar' fireballs likely came from within our solar system, study suggests

By Keith Cooper published

The imprecision in the measurements of claimed interstellar fireballs means it is highly likely they originate in the solar system instead, a new study reports.

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Night sky, November 2024: What you can see tonight [maps]

By Chris Vaughan last updated

Reference Find out what's up in your night sky during November 2024 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

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The brightest planets in November's night sky: How to see them (and when)

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Our guide for viewing the planets tells you when is the best time to see them during the month ahead as well as other skywatching sights to look out for.

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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

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Space pictures! See our space image of the day

By Space.com Staff last updated

Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

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Comets, supermoon, northern lights, oh my! Amazing photos of the celestial Halloween treats of October 2024

By Brett Tingley published

A geomagnetic storm, the largest supermoon of the year, a comet and an eerie fireball were among the skywatching treats that haunted the night sky of October 2024.

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Halloween night sky 2024: See Venus, Saturn and maybe some eerie fireballs tonight!

By Joe Rao last updated

Reference Don't miss these celestial treats this Halloween!

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Taurid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

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Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

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Leonid meteor shower 2024: When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

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