Jupiter-Moon Conjunction--Tonight!

Source - Space Weather News for May 7, 2017: http://spaceweather.com

JUPITER-MOON CONJUNCTION: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look southeast. You'll see Jupiter and the waxing gibbous Moon rising together in the constellation Virgo, only couple of degrees apart. If possible, try to catch the tight pair before the sky fades completely black. The sight of these two bright celestial bodies framed by twilight blue is beautiful indeed. Sky maps and photos @ Spaceweather.com.

STAR WARS DAY CME: On May the 4th (Star Wars Day), unstable magnetic fields in the sun's atmosphere shifted and hurled a CME into space. The cloud's velocity was relatively low, and it might take 6 whole days to cross the sun-Earth divide. NOAA forecasters expect the CME to arrive on May 10th, possibly causing geomagnetic activity around the poles. Stay tuned to Spaceweather.com for updates

Listen: Eerie Sounds from Auroras on Jupiter

Source - Space Weather News for Sept. 5, 2016: http://spaceweather.com

GEOMAGNETIC STORM: A G1-class geomagnetic storm is underway on Sept. 5th as Earth moves through a broad stream of solar wind. This is the same stream that sparked bright auroras around both poles (and some US states) over the weekend. 

Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and updates.

EERIE SOUNDS FROM AURORAS ON JUPITER: On Aug. 27th, NASA's Juno spacecraft swooped low over the poles of Jupiter.  Not only did the spacecraft snap incredible photos of the most powerful auroras in the solar system, but also it recorded some strange sounds.

Listen to them on today's edition of Spaceweather.com.

Spectacular Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

Source - Space Weather News for Aug. 27, 2016: http://spaceweather.com

SPECTACULAR CONJUNCTION: This weekend, Jupiter and Venus are having a spectacular conjunction in the sunset sky. Separated by only a fraction of a degree, the two brightest planets almost look like they're going to touch. This heavenly meeting is easy to see from the southern hemisphere, but much more challenging from the north.

Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and the latest images.

  

Bright planets over Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 27, 2016. Photo credit: Stephen Mudge.

CME Impact on Oct. 24th

Source - Space Weather News for Oct. 24, 2015: http://spaceweather.com

CME IMPACT:  Arriving earlier than expected, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Saturday, Oct. 24th. Polar geomagnetic storms and auroras are possible this weekend as Earth moves through the CME's magnetized wake.  Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information and updates.

MORNING SKY SHOW:  Set your alarm for dawn. Venus, Jupiter and Mars are gathering for a three-way close encounter in the early morning sky. Sky maps and observing tips are available on today's edition of  http://spaceweather.com

Planets Converge for Sunset Sky Show

Source - Space Weather News for June 29, 2015: http://spaceweather.com

SUNSET SKY SHOW: The two brightest planets in the night sky are converging for a spectacular close encounter.  On June 30th, Jupiter and Venus will be just a fraction of a degree apart, forming a pair so bright that you can see them even before nightfall. Check http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and more.

Incoming CME could spark solstice auroras

Source - Space Weather News for June 19, 2015: http://spaceweather.com

SOLSTICE AURORA WATCH: On June 18th, the sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two months.  The M3-class explosion caused a brief low-frequency radio blackout over North America and hurled a CME into space.  A glancing blow from the CME is likely on June 21st , possibly sparking a geomagnetic storm and solstice auroras.  Check http://spaceweather.com for updates.

SUNSET PLANETS:  When sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west.  Venus, Jupiter and the crescent Moon are having a lovely conjunction in the sunset sky.  Photos @ http://spaceweathergallery.com

Amazing Sunset Sky Show

Source - NASA Science News for June 11, 2015

Venus and Jupiter are converging for a must-see close encounter at the end of June. It could be the best backyard sky show of 2015.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/11jun_skyshow/

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A Close Encounter with Jupiter

Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 6, 2015

This weekend, Jupiter is at its biggest, brightest, and closest to Earth for all of 2015.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2015/04feb_jupiter/

Solar Activity Picks Up

Source - Space Weather News for August 22, 2014: http://spaceweather.com

SOLAR ACTIVITY: Solar activity has been low for weeks. A new sunspot turning toward Earth could change that. AR2149 announced itself on August 21st with a M3-class solar flare that sent waves of ionization coursing through Earth's upper atmosphere.  The active region appears capable of more eruptions in the days ahead.  Visit http://spaceweather.com for updates.

MORNING SKY SHOW:  Set your alarm for dawn--again.  The crescent Moon is joining Jupiter and Venus to form a bright triangle in the early morning sky. The best time to look is August 23rd about 30 to 45 minutes before local sunrise. Photos of the encounter may be found at http://spaceweathergallery.com

Bright Planet Conjunction

Source - Space Weather News for August 17, 2014: http://spaceweather.com

WOW! MORNING CONJUNCTION:  Jupiter and Venus are converging in the eastern sky for a spectacular pre-dawn conjunction.  Closest approach is Monday morning, August 18th.  The event is highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com

MINOR STORM WARNING:   Minor geomagnetic storms are possible during the late hours of August 18th when a faint CME is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field head-on. 

Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

Beautiful Morning Conjunction

Source - NASA Science News for August 15, 2014

Set your alarm for dawn! Venus and Jupiter are converging for a spectacular conjunction in the early morning sky.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/15aug_conjunction/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK57BMj2Vj4&feature=youtu.beVIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK57BMj2Vj4&feature=youtu.be 



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Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Shrinking

Source - NASA Science News for May 15, 2014

New observations from the Hubble Space Telescope confirm that Jupiter's Great Red Spot is shrinking. The behemoth storm is now at its smallest size ever measured.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2014/15may_grs/

Planets Aligning in the Sunset Sky

Source - NASA Science News for May 10, 2013

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are lining up for a beautiful sunset conjunction at the end of May.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/10may_sunsettriangle/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPthe9e-T18



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Christmas Sky Show

Source - NASA Science News for Dec. 21, 2012:

The Moon and Jupiter are converging for a heavenly sky show on Christmas 2012. Got a telescope? Something is happening on Jupiter that makes it an extra-interesting target for backyard optics.

The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/21dec_christmasnight/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzSUo-4ctcU




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Explosion on Jupiter

Source - Space Weather News for Sept. 11, 2012: http://spaceweather.com

EXPLOSION ON JUPITER: Amateur astronomers are reporting a bright fireball on Jupiter--apparently the result of a small asteroid hitting the planet during the early hours of Sept. 10th.  As the fireball fades, attention turns to possible debris around the impact site.  Observers will be monitoring the region in the nights ahead to see what surfaces.  Check http://spaceweather.com for images and updates.

AURORA ALERTS: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are underway? Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

A Good Reason to Wake Up at Dawn

Source - NASA Science News for July 3, 2012

The brightest planets in the solar system are converging for a beautiful sunrise sky show that begins on the 4th of July.

The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/03jul_wakeupatdawn/

A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTxazv-wdp4

Sunset Sky Show Tonight

Source - Space Weather News for March 25, 2012: http://spaceweather.com

SUNSET SKY SHOW: A month ago, Venus, Jupiter and the crescent Moon aligned beautifully for evening sky watchers around the world. Tonight it's happening again. On March 25th and 26th, the three will form a bright celestial triangle in the western sky at sunset. Check http://spaceweather.com for photos and observing tips.

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Weekend Sky Show

Source - Space Weather News for Feb. 24, 2012: http://spaceweather.com

WEEKEND SKY SHOW: This is a great weekend to watch the sun go down. Venus, Jupiter and the slender crescent Moon are lining up in the western sky, forming a bright triangle in the evening twilight. These three objects are so bright, they shine through thin clouds and even city lights.

Check http://spaceweather.com for observing tips, sky maps, and photos from around the world.

BACKYARD ASTRONOMY ALERTS: Would you like a call to remind you when planets are aligning over your home town? Backyard astronomy alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).

An Alignment of Planets in the Sunset Sky

Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 17, 2012

The brightest planets in the night sky are aligning for a must-see show in late February and March 2012. You can start looking tonight.

FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/17feb_winterplanets/

Companion ScienceCast video of this article is included below, and can also be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8br4JiFEik

What Lies Inside Jupiter?

Source - NASA Science News for July 29, 2011

The clouds of Jupiter hide many mysteries--from the roots of monster storms to possible stores of exotic matter. NASA's Juno spacecraft, scheduled to launch on August 5th, is going to find out what lies inside the giant planet.

FULL STORY at

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/29jul_juno2/

ScienceCasts video for the article posted by ScienceAtNASA on Jul 28, 2011:



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