Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 25, 2026 Jul 25, 2026 121 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 Jul 24, 2026 114 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 Jul 23, 2026 115 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 Jul 22, 2026 126 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.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026 123 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 Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from E... — July 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 119 The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana BST / 05:52 CEST on 19 May 2026. The launch marks the beginning o...Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Asteroid 2015 BF, roughly the length of a bus, will fly p... — July 19, 2026 Jul 19, 2026 117 The Moon is waxing gibbous, more than half-lit and growing toward Full. It sets late, giving only a brief window of dark skies 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 has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 18, 2026 Jul 18, 2026 108 A bright gibbous Moon dominates the evening. For darker skies, wait until the early morning hours after it sets.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 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 118 A Vikram-I rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. Skyroot Aerospace 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 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 125 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 is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026 118 The Moon is a slim crescent in the western sky after sunset, setting early and leaving dark skies for the rest of the night.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 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 126 The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting. Dark skies follow for most of the night.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 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 126 The Moon is a slim crescent in the western sky after sunset, setting early and leaving dark skies for the rest of the night.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 12, 2026 Jul 12, 2026 111 The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting. Dark skies follow for most of the night.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

A beautiful crescent Moon hangs in the west this evening. — July 11, 2026 Jul 11, 2026 120 A beautiful crescent Moon hangs in the west this evening. Once it sets, the sky opens up for some great stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Aurora Australis — July 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 103 Aurora Australis.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 09, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 121 The Moon is hidden tonight, making this an excellent time for stargazing. With no moonlight to compete, fainter stars and the Milky Way shine through.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: 2007 AA2, comparable to a large air... — July 08, 2026 Jul 8, 2026 112 Most of the night is Moon-free tonight. The thin crescent only rises just before sunrise, leaving hours of dark sky.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 07, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 101 Aurora Australis. 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 is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 06, 2026 Jul 6, 2026 104 Aurora Australis. 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.

There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 05, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 107 Aurora Australis.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M2.3 class sol... — July 04, 2026 Jul 4, 2026 106 Aurora Australis. 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. — July 03, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 109 Aurora Australis.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 02, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 113 NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M4.2 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 is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 01, 2026 Jul 1, 2026 101 Aurora Australis.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. — June 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 101 NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M1.3 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Aurora Australis.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Aurora Australis — June 29, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 92 Agency for Defense Development has a South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV on the pad at Sea Launch, set to fly tomorrow.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. — June 28, 2026 Jun 28, 2026 111 Aurora Australis.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerou... — June 27, 2026 Jun 27, 2026 116 The Moon is waning gibbous, rising a bit later each night. Early evening offers good dark sky time before moonrise.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... — June 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026 102 Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: an Electron from Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, operated by Rocket Lab.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. — June 25, 2026 Jun 25, 2026 104 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.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — June 24, 2026 Jun 24, 2026 109 Aurora Australis.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Aurora Australis — June 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 105 Aurora Australis.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. — June 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 108 Aurora Australis.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. — June 21, 2026 Jun 21, 2026 103 Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: 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.

The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 20, 2026 Jun 20, 2026 103 NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M1.3 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Aurora Australis.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... — June 19, 2026 Jun 19, 2026 90 Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, 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.

Heads up for asteroid fans: 2003 LN6 passes Earth today, ... — June 18, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 109 Heads up for asteroid fans: 2003 LN6 passes Earth today, roughly 3 times the Moon's distance. It's comparable to a large aircraft, harmless, but fun to track.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: 2003 LN6, roughly as long as a comm... — June 17, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 125 Asteroid flyby alert: 2003 LN6, roughly as long as a commercial airliner, passes roughly 3 times the Moon's distance tomorrow. These close approaches happen ...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... — June 16, 2026 Jun 16, 2026 121 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.

The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026 127 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.

The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 14, 2026 Jun 14, 2026 121 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.

There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — June 13, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 126 There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. Multiple sunspot regions are crackling with energy, and solar flares could fire off at any time. Northern l...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... — June 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 127 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.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — June 11, 2026 Jun 11, 2026 128 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.

Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerou... — June 10, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 126 Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerous sunspot groups visible. That means a moderate chance of northern lights tonight for those in north...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... — June 09, 2026 Jun 9, 2026 112 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.

Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerou... — June 08, 2026 Jun 8, 2026 135 Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerous sunspot groups visible. That means a moderate chance of northern lights tonight for those in north...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... — June 07, 2026 Jun 7, 2026 129 Launch coming up tomorrow: a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. 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.

NASA invites media to view a research aircraft.. — June 06, 2026 Jun 6, 2026 118 NASA invites media to view a research aircraft and interview scientists in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 22, prior to flights of the agency’s Arctic-B...Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Your Daily Space Briefing — June 02, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 112 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Space Weather Watch — June 01, 2026 Jun 1, 2026 122 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Deep Space and Near Earth News — May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 129 Tonight's full moon is a blue micromoon—the second full moon of May, and the smallest of the year. Plus space weather, launches, and more.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Launch Alert: SpaceX Falcon Heads to Orbit — May 30, 2026 May 30, 2026 122 Tonight's Blue Moon plus space weather and night sky highlights.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Saturn and Its Rings Visible Tonight — May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 118 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Space and Sky Highlights — May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026 114 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

News from Across the Solar System — May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 120 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Cosmic Events Today — May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 113 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Saturn and Its Rings Visible Tonight — May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026 120 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Sky Watch and Space News — May 24, 2026 May 24, 2026 121 China Long March 2F/G launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Venus Rising — Brightest Object After the Moon — May 23, 2026 May 23, 2026 116 China Long March 2F/G launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Astronomy News and Sky Watch — May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 115 Rocket Lab Electron launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Space and Sky Highlights — May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 121 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Saturn and Its Rings Visible Tonight — May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 127 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Rocket Launch Soon: Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California — May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 128 SpaceX Falcon 9 launches soon. Plus space news, moon phase, and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Astronomy News and Sky Watch — May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 112 Avio S.p.A Vega-C launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Half the Moon is lit tonight, and it'll set around midnight — May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 112 Avio S.p.A Vega-C launches soon. Plus space news, moon phase, and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The brightest planet Venus hangs in the west after sunset — May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026 123 China Long March 8 launches soon. Plus space news, moon phase, and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting — May 16, 2026 May 16, 2026 112 China Long March 8 launches soon. Plus space news, moon phase, and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The brightest planet Venus hangs in the west after sunset — May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 120 SpaceX Falcon 9 launches soon. Plus space news, moon phase, and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Universe Made the News Today — May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 123 CAS Space Kinetica 1 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting — May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026 101 The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting. Plus space weather and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Up on the International Space Station — May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 121 Up on the International Space Station, 12 people are orbiting Earth right now, including Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub, and Tracy Caldwell Dyson. Plus space weather and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

This is prime time for spotting the Milky Way if you can get away from city lights — May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 102 This is prime time for spotting the Milky Way if you can get away from city lights. Plus space weather and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

NASA invites media to view a research aircraft and interview scientists in Fairbanks — May 10, 2026 May 10, 2026 125 NASA invites media to view a research aircraft and interview scientists in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. Plus space weather and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

NASA invites media to view a research aircraft and interview scientists in Fairbanks — May 09, 2026 May 9, 2026 122 NASA invites media to view a research aircraft and interview scientists in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. Plus space weather and tonight's sky.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Two Planets Are Visible With the Naked Eye Tonight — May 08, 2026 May 8, 2026 115 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

From the Sun to the Stars — May 07, 2026 May 7, 2026 119 China Long March 7 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Tonight's Moon and What Else Is Up There — May 06, 2026 May 6, 2026 92 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Universe Made the News Today — May 05, 2026 May 5, 2026 115 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up. Plus space news and stargazing.Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

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