The Moon Will Turn Blood Red Tonight - Full Harvest Moon Eclipse
The most spectacular full Moon is coming two weeks before the autumnal equinox.
The Harvest Full Moon.
According to folklore, the Harvest Moon is the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox, the beginning of northern autumn.
But wait, that's not all ...
The night of September 7 to 8, 2025, the sky will host one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year: a blood Moon total lunar eclipse lasting 82 minutes, the longest of 2025.
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe on September 7-8, 2025.
Totality - the stage of the eclipse where the Moon is entirely in Earth's shadow - will be visible in its entirety across swathes of Asia, western Australia and eastern Europe while other countries like Spain and Norway will witness only a partial eclipse.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth's shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called "Blood Moons" because of this phenomenon.
You don't need any special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse. A dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions.
G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm Watch For April 4-5, 2025
The ongoing solar wind stream continues to stir up geomagnetic activity. A moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm watch is now in effect for Apr 4-5. Aurora sky watchers should be alert once dark outside.
CIRs are transition zones between fast- and slow-moving streams of solar wind. They contain shock waves akin to those of CMEs and often do a good job sparking high-latitude auroras.
Earth Passes Through a Stream of Debris from "Rock Comet" 3200 Phaethon - Geminid Meteor Shower - Dec. 13-14, 2024
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/hzwWidKtGa0 Every year in early December, Earth passes through a stream of debris from "rock comet" 3200 Phaethon. This causes a meteor shower that sometimes lasts more than two weeks.
This year's Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on December 13th and 14th with as many as 120 meteors per hour. The debris stream of 3200 Phaethon is broad and massive. So the shower is fairly active all the way from Dece,ber 12 to December 16.
Of all the debris streams Earth passes through every year, the Geminids' is by far the most massive. The meteors that streaks across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers, because the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on.
The best time to watch this shower will be between the hours of midnight and dawn - regardless of your time zone.
Heads Up! The Leonid Meteor Shower is Set to Light Up Skies Tonight
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/yJkozCv9joY One of the most famous of the annual meteor displays is due to reach its peak on November 16-17. The Leonid meteor shower. The meteor shower can be seen by viewers from both hemispheres.
The meteors are expected to fall most abundantly in the dark hours before dawn on Sunday November 17. At the shower's peak, you might see as many as 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
You should not look only to the constellation of Leo to view the Leonids, they are visible throughout the night sky. For best viewing results, find an area well away from city or street lights.
Watch Out for Fireballs from the South and North Taurid Meteor Showers - Eyes On The Skies
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/pmLtL00jC3s The Taurids (both branches) are rich in fireballs and are often responsible for increased number of fireball reports from October through November.
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks the night of November 4-5. The night before, or after, might be good to watch for meteors too. The maximum hourly rate can reach 5 to 8 meteors in a dark sky.
Northern Taurids Meteor Shower
The slow bright Northern Taurids are visible in the night of November 11-12. Expect to see about 5 to 7 meteors pe hour. These rather slow-moving meteors produce the greatest numbers in the few hours after midnight.
The Taurids (both branches) appear to radiate from the constellation Taurus the Bull. Just be aware ... you don't need to find Taurus to watch the Taurid shower, for these meteors streak all over the sky.
There is sometimes a notable increase in the fireball activity, when the two showers are active simultaneously in late October and early November. There seems to be a seven year periodicity with these fireballs. 2008 and 2015 both produced remarkable fireball activity.
The Taurids are the debris of Comet 2/P Encke, visible from mid-October into December. Look in the direction of Taurus in the eastern sky. By the way, the costellation Taurus itself is full of interesting things to see such as Pleiades star cluster and the V-shaped Hyades star cluster with bright Aldebaran in its midst.
Venus-Mercury and Crescent Moon Put on a Sky Show Just After Sunset - Earthshine on the Moon
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/dspmAabELQY Skywatching: On November 3, 4, and 5 skywatchers worldwide can see the brightest planet, Venus, near the waxing crescent Moon. You can also see the planet Mercury.
On November 3rd the lit portion of the crescent Moon points to Mercury.
The crescent Moon will be close to Venus on the evening of November 4.
On all three nights, the dark portion of the moon will be glowing with earthshine.
For a few nights each month the subtle spectacle of 'Earthshine" on our natural satellite is easily visible to everyone on the planet. Be outside after sunset from Sunday, and as it gets darker you'll likely notice light on the waxing crescent Moon's dark limb. Earthshine is twice-reflected sunlight, which bounces off Earth to the Moon, and then back.
Strong Solar Flare Erupts From Sun - X3.3 Flare and a Halo CME Will Deliver a Glancing Blow To Our Planet On Oct. 26th
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/vRQDb_YgyJk Emerging sunspot AR3869 erupted this morning (Oct. 24th @ 0357 UTC), producing a slow X3.3-class solar flare. Of greater interest is the coronal mass ejection. The explosion launched a bright CME into space.
The bulk of this CME will miss Earth, but there is an Earth-directed component. According to a NASA model (below), the CME's flank will strike our planet on Oct 26th (around 0600 UTC). The glancing blow could cause a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm.
One of the year's best sky shows will peak between October 20 and 22. The Orionid meteor shower. The meteors that streak across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers because the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on.
The particles come from comet 1P/Halley, better known as Halley's Comet. The Orionid meteor shower isn't the strongest, but it is one of the most beautiful showers of the year. The reason is its setting. The shower is framed by some of the brightest stars in the heavens. Constellations such as Taurus, Canis Major and Orion provide a glittering backdrop for the display.
To see the show, experts suggest going outside one to two hours before sunrise, when the sky is dark and the constellation Orion is high overhead. Although Orionids emerge from a small area near the shoulder of Orion, they will spray across the entire sky.
Be prepared for speed! Meteoroids from Halley's Comet strike Earth's atmosphere traveling 148,000 mph. Only the November Leonids are faster. Speed is important because fast meteors have a tendency to explode. Occasionally, Orionid fireballs will leave incandescent streams of debris in their wake that linger for minutes. As many as 25 meteors an hour will dash across the starry sky.
If possible, get far away from city lights (which hinder the show). The best time to watch the shower will be between the hours of midnight and dawn - regardless of your time zone.
G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storming levels have been observed as of 1657 UTC on 10 Oct.
A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) reached the Earth today, October 10th, at 11:17 AM EDT.
A G4 or greater Geomagnetic Storm Watch remains in effect for today and Friday.
The geomagnetic storm, which is expected to last through today and tomorrow, October 11t. There is still a possibility that we could reach G5 (Extreme) levels.
G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch For October 10-11, 2024
A fast coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun the early morning of 9 October, 2024, (01:59 UTC) and is likely to arrive at Earth on 10 October.
This CME has been analyzed and speed estimates are 1200 to 1300 km/s. This makes for a potential arrival time as early as the morning to midday of 10 October EDT.
There is potential to reach G4 (Severe) upon arrival of this CME and throughout its passage. We won’t know the characteristics of the CME until it arrives 1 million miles from Earth and its speed and magnetic intensity are measured by the DSCOVR and ACE satellites.
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Oct 10: G4 (Severe) Oct 11: G4 (Severe) Oct 12: G1 (Minor)
Issue Time: 2024 Oct. 09. 12:33 UTC
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The Moon Will Turn Blood Red Tonight - Full Harvest Moon Eclipse
The most spectacular full Moon is coming two weeks before the autumnal equinox.
The Harvest Full Moon.
According to folklore, the Harvest Moon is the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox, the beginning of northern autumn.
But wait, that's not all ...
The night of September 7 to 8, 2025, the sky will host one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year: a blood Moon total lunar eclipse lasting 82 minutes, the longest of 2025.
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe on September 7-8, 2025.
Totality - the stage of the eclipse where the Moon is entirely in Earth's shadow - will be visible in its entirety across swathes of Asia, western Australia and eastern Europe while other countries like Spain and Norway will witness only a partial eclipse.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth's shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called "Blood Moons" because of this phenomenon.
You don't need any special equipment to observe a lunar eclipse. A dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions.
Clear Skies!!!
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G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm Watch For April 4-5, 2025
The ongoing solar wind stream continues to stir up geomagnetic activity. A moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm watch is now in effect for Apr 4-5. Aurora sky watchers should be alert once dark outside.
CIRs are transition zones between fast- and slow-moving streams of solar wind. They contain shock waves akin to those of CMEs and often do a good job sparking high-latitude auroras.
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Earth Passes Through a Stream of Debris from "Rock Comet" 3200 Phaethon - Geminid Meteor Shower - Dec. 13-14, 2024
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/hzwWidKtGa0
Every year in early December, Earth passes through a stream of debris from "rock comet" 3200 Phaethon. This causes a meteor shower that sometimes lasts more than two weeks.
This year's Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on December 13th and 14th with as many as 120 meteors per hour. The debris stream of 3200 Phaethon is broad and massive. So the shower is fairly active all the way from Dece,ber 12 to December 16.
Of all the debris streams Earth passes through every year, the Geminids' is by far the most massive. The meteors that streaks across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers, because the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on.
The best time to watch this shower will be between the hours of midnight and dawn - regardless of your time zone.
Clear Skies Everyone!
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Heads Up! The Leonid Meteor Shower is Set to Light Up Skies Tonight
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/yJkozCv9joY
One of the most famous of the annual meteor displays is due to reach its peak on November 16-17. The Leonid meteor shower. The meteor shower can be seen by viewers from both hemispheres.
The meteors are expected to fall most abundantly in the dark hours before dawn on Sunday November 17. At the shower's peak, you might see as many as 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
You should not look only to the constellation of Leo to view the Leonids, they are visible throughout the night sky. For best viewing results, find an area well away from city or street lights.
Wish You Clear Skies!
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Watch Out for Fireballs from the South and North Taurid Meteor Showers - Eyes On The Skies
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/pmLtL00jC3s
The Taurids (both branches) are rich in fireballs and are often responsible for increased number of fireball reports from October through November.
The Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks the night of November 4-5. The night before, or after, might be good to watch for meteors too. The maximum hourly rate can reach 5 to 8 meteors in a dark sky.
Northern Taurids Meteor Shower
The slow bright Northern Taurids are visible in the night of November 11-12. Expect to see about 5 to 7 meteors pe hour. These rather slow-moving meteors produce the greatest numbers in the few hours after midnight.
The Taurids (both branches) appear to radiate from the constellation Taurus the Bull. Just be aware ... you don't need to find Taurus to watch the Taurid shower, for these meteors streak all over the sky.
There is sometimes a notable increase in the fireball activity, when the two showers are active simultaneously in late October and early November. There seems to be a seven year periodicity with these fireballs. 2008 and 2015 both produced remarkable fireball activity.
The Taurids are the debris of Comet 2/P Encke, visible from mid-October into December. Look in the direction of Taurus in the eastern sky. By the way, the costellation Taurus itself is full of interesting things to see such as Pleiades star cluster and the V-shaped Hyades star cluster with bright Aldebaran in its midst.
Clear Skies Everyone!
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Venus-Mercury and Crescent Moon Put on a Sky Show Just After Sunset - Earthshine on the Moon
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/dspmAabELQY
Skywatching: On November 3, 4, and 5 skywatchers worldwide can see the brightest planet, Venus, near the waxing crescent Moon. You can also see the planet Mercury.
On November 3rd the lit portion of the crescent Moon points to Mercury.
The crescent Moon will be close to Venus on the evening of November 4.
On all three nights, the dark portion of the moon will be glowing with earthshine.
For a few nights each month the subtle spectacle of 'Earthshine" on our natural satellite is easily visible to everyone on the planet. Be outside after sunset from Sunday, and as it gets darker you'll likely notice light on the waxing crescent Moon's dark limb. Earthshine is twice-reflected sunlight, which bounces off Earth to the Moon, and then back.
Clear Skies Everyone!
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Strong Solar Flare Erupts From Sun - X3.3 Flare and a Halo CME Will Deliver a Glancing Blow To Our Planet On Oct. 26th
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/vRQDb_YgyJk
Emerging sunspot AR3869 erupted this morning (Oct. 24th @ 0357 UTC), producing a slow X3.3-class solar flare. Of greater interest is the coronal mass ejection. The explosion launched a bright CME into space.
The bulk of this CME will miss Earth, but there is an Earth-directed component. According to a NASA model (below), the CME's flank will strike our planet on Oct 26th (around 0600 UTC). The glancing blow could cause a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm.
Stay Tuned!
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Heads Up: Earth Is Entering A Stream Of Debris From Halley's Comet - Orionid Meteor Shower 2024
Watch the video here: @https://youtu.be/1RSxcQcwSzg
One of the year's best sky shows will peak between October 20 and 22. The Orionid meteor shower. The meteors that streak across the sky are some of the fastest and brightest among meteor showers because the Earth is hitting a stream of particles almost head on.
The particles come from comet 1P/Halley, better known as Halley's Comet. The Orionid meteor shower isn't the strongest, but it is one of the most beautiful showers of the year. The reason is its setting. The shower is framed by some of the brightest stars in the heavens. Constellations such as Taurus, Canis Major and Orion provide a glittering backdrop for the display.
To see the show, experts suggest going outside one to two hours before sunrise, when the sky is dark and the constellation Orion is high overhead. Although Orionids emerge from a small area near the shoulder of Orion, they will spray across the entire sky.
Be prepared for speed! Meteoroids from Halley's Comet strike Earth's atmosphere traveling 148,000 mph. Only the November Leonids are faster. Speed is important because fast meteors have a tendency to explode. Occasionally, Orionid fireballs will leave incandescent streams of debris in their wake that linger for minutes. As many as 25 meteors an hour will dash across the starry sky.
If possible, get far away from city lights (which hinder the show). The best time to watch the shower will be between the hours of midnight and dawn - regardless of your time zone.
Clear Dark Skies Everyone!
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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storming Alert
G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storming levels have been observed as of 1657 UTC on 10 Oct.
A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) reached the Earth today, October 10th, at 11:17 AM EDT.
A G4 or greater Geomagnetic Storm Watch remains in effect for today and Friday.
The geomagnetic storm, which is expected to last through today and tomorrow, October 11t. There is still a possibility that we could reach G5 (Extreme) levels.
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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch For October 10-11, 2024
A fast coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun the early morning of 9 October, 2024, (01:59 UTC) and is likely to arrive at Earth on 10 October.
This CME has been analyzed and speed estimates are 1200 to 1300 km/s. This makes for a potential arrival time as early as the morning to midday of 10 October EDT.
There is potential to reach G4 (Severe) upon arrival of this CME and throughout its passage. We won’t know the characteristics of the CME until it arrives 1 million miles from Earth and its speed and magnetic intensity are measured by the DSCOVR and ACE satellites.
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Oct 10: G4 (Severe) Oct 11: G4 (Severe) Oct 12: G1 (Minor)
Issue Time: 2024 Oct. 09. 12:33 UTC
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