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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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