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Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Aurora forecast April 17-19 — Northern lights activity could ramp up tonight with a strong weekend ahead
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it
Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.
Earth Day 2026: Facts, history and ways to celebrate our planet
Reference From its 1970 origins to a global movement, Earth Day 2026 highlights the power we all have to protect our planet.
Artemis 2 Splashdown: NASA hails Orion astronauts' return from moon
Friday, April 10, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.
Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)
Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.
Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight
A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.
'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history
Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.
Full moon calendar 2026: When to see the next full moon
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.
Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches
Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.
Northern lights could be visible in 16 states tonight — best viewing times for March 31
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Wyoming tonight as Earth braces for impact from a speedy coronal mass ejection.
Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackout ahead of Artemis 2 launch (video)
An X1.4 solar flare triggered radio blackouts and launched a fast CME as NASA prepares for its Artemis 2 moon mission.
Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight and over the weekend
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight and over the weekend as several coronal mass ejections and fast solar wind impact Earth.
Northern lights could get a boost from the spring equinox this weekend — here's why
Incoming solar storms could spark auroras this weekend and thanks to the spring equinox, Earth is perfectly aligned to amplify the show.
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states March 19
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois tonight as several coronal mass ejections barrel toward Earth.
Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies over the coming days as several incoming coronal mass ejections could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.
Northern lights may be visible in 9 US states March 13
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight and tomorrow as a speedy solar wind stream is due to arrive.
Why March is the best month to see the northern lights
Reference Here we explain why March is one of the best months of the year to see the northern lights — and how the spring equinox boosts aurora activity.
What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.
Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.
Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.
