Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing
Today’s space news and space weather in a few minutes. We cover rocket launches, solar activity, and aurora conditions, along with what to look for in the night sky. Everything happening above Earth, fast and simple.
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Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science
12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
APOD — 2026 August 28, The Sky Turns Above Paranal: Why This Matters Tonight
APOD: 2026 August 28, The Sky Turns Above Paranal. APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 28, The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Moon Turns Dark: A Guide to the Partial Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse: When and Where to Watch
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight: Timing and Visibility
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Moon Turns Dark: A Guide to the Partial Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse: When and Where to Watch
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight: Timing and Visibility
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Moon Turns Dark: A Guide to the Partial Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse: When and Where to Watch
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight: Timing and Visibility
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Moon Turns Dark: A Guide to the Partial Eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse darkens part of the Moon. Find the viewing time and visibility region for this event.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Mercury-Jupiter Dawn Pairing: Beehive Cluster Nearby
On August 15, Mercury and Jupiter meet low in the eastern sky before sunrise. The bright planets come within 33 arcminutes of each other, near the Beehive...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
August 15 Mercury-Jupiter Meet: What Skywatchers Saw
On August 15, Mercury and Jupiter meet low in the eastern sky before sunrise. The bright planets come within 33 arcminutes of each other, near the Beehive...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Mercury and Jupiter Together: Catch the Low Eastern Pair
On August 15, Mercury and Jupiter meet low in the eastern sky before sunrise. The bright planets come within 33 arcminutes of each other, near the Beehive...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Mercury-Jupiter Conjunction: How to Find the Dawn Meet
On August 15, Mercury and Jupiter meet low in the eastern sky before sunrise. The bright planets come within 33 arcminutes of each other, near the Beehive...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Mercury Meets Jupiter: Preview the August 15 Dawn Pairing
On August 15, Mercury and Jupiter meet low in the eastern sky before sunrise. The bright planets come within 33 arcminutes of each other, near the Beehive...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Solar Eclipse and Perseids: What Skywatchers Need
August 12 total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain; Perseids peak Aug. 12–13 under dark New Moon skies. Use certified eclipse glasses.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Total Solar Eclipse and Perseids: Key Facts for August 12
August 12 total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain; Perseids peak Aug. 12–13 under dark New Moon skies. Use certified eclipse glasses.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Eclipse Meets Perseid Peak: Plan the August 12 Sky Show
August 12 total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain; Perseids peak Aug. 12–13 under dark New Moon skies. Use certified eclipse glasses.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
August 12 Eclipse and Perseids: A Rare Double Sky Show
A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, followed by the Perseids under dark, moon-free skies.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
August 12 Eclipse and Perseids: A Rare Double Sky Show
A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, followed by the Perseids under dark, moon-free skies.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Eclipse and Perseids on August 12: The Sky's Biggest Double Feature
A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, followed by the Perseids under dark, moon-free skies.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Two Sky Shows, One Night: August Eclipse Meets the Perseids — August 06, 2026
A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, followed by the Perseids under dark, moon-free skies.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
August 12 Eclipse and Perseids: The Big Sky Double Header — August 05, 2026
A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, followed by the Perseids under dark, moon-free skies.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
August 12 Eclipse and Perseids: A Rare Double Sky Show
A slim crescent Moon rises in the pre-dawn hours, so tonight's skies stay dark all evening. Perfect for stargazing!
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — August 03, 2026
The Moon is a thin crescent rising before dawn, leaving most of the night beautifully dark for stargazing.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — August 02, 2026
The fading crescent Moon won't appear until early morning, giving you dark skies all night long.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — August 01, 2026
Launch coming up on August 04: a Long March 8A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particle... — July 31, 2026
Dark skies tonight! The Moon won't rise until the early morning hours, leaving plenty of time for stargazing after sunset.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 30, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 29, 2026
Launch coming up later today: a Long March 7A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
NASA MAVEN mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle... — July 28, 2026
A Long March 7A rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. China is behind this one.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 27, 2026
Launch coming up in the next couple of days: a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. SpaceX is sending up Starlink internet satellites.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Asteroid flyby alert: 2015 BF, roughly the length of a bu... — July 26, 2026
The Moon rises late tonight, giving you dark skies for the first few hours after sunset. Great time to catch some stars!
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 25, 2026
Tonight's Full Moon rises at sunset and stays bright all night, washing out fainter stars but offering beautiful views of lunar craters and maria.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 24, 2026
Launch coming up tomorrow: a Starship from SpaceX Starbase, Texas, operated by SpaceX.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from E... — July 23, 2026
NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M3.6 class solar flare occurred on the Sun.
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 22, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot groups dotting its surface. Solar flares are possible over the next day or two. For now, aurora chances ...
Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
