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Aurora alert: Giant 'hole' in sun and strong geomagnetic storm converge to supercharge northern lights this weekend
By Tariq Malik published
A huge sun eruption combines with speedy solar wind from a "coronal hole" for a weekend aurora show, experts predict.

'Star Trek' icon lives on with new Nichelle Nichols Space Camp to inspire young women to aim for the stars
By Jeff Spry published
"Together, we can inspire a spirit of discovery to change lives and change the world for the better through a passion for exploration."

Dark skies and epic Winter Star Party — why the Florida Keys are more than just a Spring Break destination
By Jamie Carter published
For an unforgettable stargazing adventure, few places rival the Florida Keys.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 153 — Pathways to Mars
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 153 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Robert Zubrin, founder and president of The Mars Society, about making real, actionable plans to send a crew to Mars.

On this day in space! March 22, 1997: Comet Hale-Bopp flies by Earth
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 22, 1997, a super bright comet by the name of Hale-Bopp made its closest approach to Earth.

Exoplanet 'baby pictures' reveal exomoons possibly taking shape around infant worlds
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have examined infant planets orbiting a star 370 light-years away, seeing the exomoon forming disks of gas and dust around them in unprecedented detail.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Stunning space photo captures bright blue shock wave around double star system
By Miguel Claro published
This stunning image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.
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