Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.

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Northern Lights Dazzle U.S. Skies as Far South as Alabama

The night skies across the United States lit up as fast-moving charged particles from the sun slammed into the Earth’s atmosphere.

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The ‘Lost Sisters’ of the Pleiades Fill the Entire Night Sky

Astronomers identified more than 3,000 stars associated with the cluster, and there might be even more.

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Here Comes the Sun Day

Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, climate activists are organizing a nationwide celebration of solar power.

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Stars Passing Near the Sun Could Cause Planets to Collide or Be Ejected, Paper Says

Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show.

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First Ever Images of Sun’s South Pole Released by ESA Solar Orbiter

Visuals from the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter reveal chaotic solar magnetism in the solar polar region. Even better images are expected in the years ahead.

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Manhattanhenge Through a Lens: Tips for Getting the Perfect Shot

A professional photographer shares his best lessons from a decade of capturing Manhattanhenge.

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Manhattanhenge Is Back for 2025: When, Where and How to Watch

It is time once again to head to your nearest crosstown view for New York City’s best annual sunsets, if the weather cooperates.

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Photos: Partial Solar Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere

The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.

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March 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse: Where and How to Watch

If you’re on the East Coast, wake up early to try and catch the moon take a bite out of the sun on Saturday.

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