That giant sunspot that supercharged auroras on Earth? It’s back and may amp up the northern lights with June solar storms.
In mid-May 2024, an active sunspot region known as AR 13664 produced powerful solar flares that triggered geomagnetic storms on Earth and spectacular displays of the northern lights. This same sunspot region has now reappeared on the eastern edge of the sun after rotating around to the other side, and is now being called AR […]
Scientists pick their favorite Euclid ‘dark universe’ telescope images: ‘The best is still to come’
The Euclid space telescope recently released new images as part of its Early Release Observations program before it begins its main science operations. Euclid is studying dark energy and dark matter, collectively known as the “dark universe”, which are hypothesized to make up 95% of the universe. It aims to provide insights into these mysterious […]
June planetary parade could wow or disappoint: How to make the most of it
In early June, six planets – Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn – will line up in the morning sky in the Northern Hemisphere. This is known as a planetary conjunction. The alignment will be visible before sunrise on June 3rd from New York City. However, viewing all six planets together may be difficult […]
Why scientists say we need to send clocks to the moon — and soon
Scientists say we need to establish an accurate timekeeping system on the moon as space agencies plan lunar settlements and renewed exploration. Time passes slightly faster on the moon compared to Earth. On the moon, a single day is approximately 56 microseconds shorter than an Earth day. While a small difference, it can lead to […]