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science22 days ago

2025's Most Stunning Space Moments and Discoveries

2025 was a spectacular year for skywatchers, featuring notable events such as a rare occultation of Mars by the Wolf Moon, the appearance of a 'great comet' (C/2024 G3 Atlas), the successful landing of Firefly's Blue Ghost on the moon, stunning auroras and vapor tracers, and the discovery of an interstellar comet (3I/ATLAS). These events, along with lunar eclipses and meteor showers, provided breathtaking celestial displays throughout the year.

science2 months ago

Severe Solar Storms May Bring Stunning Auroras to North America

Space weather forecasters warn of severe solar storms caused by recent coronal mass ejections from the sun, which could produce vibrant northern lights visible across much of the northern U.S. and disrupt communications, GPS, and power grids. The sun is currently at the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, increasing aurora activity and space weather events, with experts advising caution and preparation for potential disruptions.

science2 months ago

Severe Solar Storms May Bring Northern Lights to 21 US States

Space weather forecasters warn of severe solar storms caused by recent coronal mass ejections from the sun, which could produce spectacular auroras visible across much of the northern U.S. and even further south, while also potentially disrupting communications and power grids. The sun's heightened activity, part of its 11-year cycle, increases the likelihood of these displays and disruptions, with experts advising on how to view the auroras safely and effectively.

science3 months ago

James Webb Telescope Detects Stormy Auroras on Sunless Rogue Planet

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed auroras and complex weather patterns on SIMP 0136, a starless, rogue brown dwarf, revealing detailed atmospheric structures, temperature inversions, and steady silicate clouds, driven by magnetic activity and internal heat, demonstrating that even isolated objects can have dynamic weather systems.