Northern Lights in Chicago: Aurora could be visible again Saturday night
A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.
A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.
PHOTOS: Northern Lights put on dazzling display across Chicago area
The magnificent Northern Lights were captured in photos across the Chicago area on Friday night.
The magnificent Northern Lights were captured in photos across the Chicago area on Friday night.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Northern Lights spotted over Chicago amid severe solar storm
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Mystery planet? New evidence suggests huge 9th planet in solar system
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Lyrid meteor shower 2024: When and where to look up
Known for fast and bright meteors, the Lyrid meteor shower is active during late April.
Known for fast and bright meteors, the Lyrid meteor shower is active during late April.
New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.