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NASA Tracks Comet C/2024 E1 at Perihelion – Forcing Stargazers To Adjust Expectations

NASA confirms Comet C/2024 E1's perihelion on 20 January 20 will increase brightness but limit visibility; experts urge tailored stargazing plans amid shifting timelines and conditions.

International Business Times UK

How to make a super-Earth: The universe's most common planets are whittled down by stellar radiation

The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing their thick atmospheres.

Space

US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else

The Trump administration recently announced it would pull out of around 150 international and global organisations, including two foundational pillars of global climate organisations: the political United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the scientific Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In terms of media coverage this was…

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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.

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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Jan. 20 as Earth's magnetic field 'rings like a bell' after CME impact

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Space

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Space

These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t

While Lufthansa Group is the latest to announce a collaboration with Elon Musk’s company, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.

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Strongest Radiation Storm in 20 Years Batters Earth — Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible?

Strongest solar radiation storm in 20 years batters Earth, creating spectacular auroras across North America. Here's where to see the northern lights.

International Business Times UK

Netflix is losing this overlooked $120 million sci-fi movie with Tom Cruise next week — and it’s a visual treat even 13 years later

Netflix is losing an underrated sci-fi movie with Tom Cruise next week, which sees him playing a lone technician tasked with protecting a ravaged Earth.

Tom’s Guide

Starship Spacecraft Explained: SpaceX's Reusable Rocket Built to Take Humans to Mars

Starship spacecraft enables Mars colonization with reusable design, orbital refueling, and 100+ passenger capacity for interplanetary missions by 2028.

International Business Times

Iran's internet shutdown: Can Starlink reconnect countries cut off from the world?

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?

Euronews

Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

Space

What Is a Geomagnetic Storm: Facts on Solar Storms, Solar Flares, and Aurora Borealis Forecast

A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As scientists monitor impacts, the event highlights how solar storms, flares and CMEs affect both the night sky and modern technology.

International Business Times UK

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

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Giant underwater plumes triggered by 7-story waves at Nazaré captured off Portuguese coast — Earth from space

A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazaré, setting a new world record.

The Independent UK

Best Northern Lights photos as aurora borealis creates stunning images in skies over UK and Europe

‘Widespread auroras visible across the UK, with reports extending as far south as northern Italy,’ confirmed the Met Office

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Aurora australis set to light up Australian sky as agencies monitor ‘severe’ solar storm

The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales

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Is Europe losing the race to secure rare earth materials?

US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals. Has it already lost the race?

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Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible Over the UK — And Parts of the US Are Also on Watch

A geomagnetic storm may bring the aurora borealis to parts of the UK this week, with northern regions best positioned for clear night sky sightings.

International Business Times UK

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Sparks Rare Northern Lights Spectacle Across 24 US States

A massive CME following an X-class solar flare has triggered G4 geomagnetic conditions, making the Northern Lights visible as far south as Alabama.

The Guardian - US

Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US

Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usual

The Independent UK

Largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years could trigger auroras on Earth

A solar radiation storm this large has not been seen since October 2003

The Independent UK

Parts of the U.S. could see northern lights Monday

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field

International Business Times UK

Adjust Your iPhone Settings – Catch the Northern Lights Tonight As Aurora Borealis Is Visible to Photographers Everywhere

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm brings the aurora borealis to the US tonight. Learn the best viewing times and iPhone photography settings to capture the spectacle.

The Conversation

The way Earth’s surface moves has a bigger impact on shifting the climate than we knew

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing “icehouse” periods and warm “greenhouse” states.

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