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Weather tracker: Geomagnetic storms trigger northern lights

Strong solar flares produce breathtaking displays across Europe and the US, with southern lights illuminating skies in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Earth from space: Majestic 'yin-yang' crater sits atop a dormant volcano in Turkey

The massive caldera of Turkey's Mount Nemrut volcano is split in half, with one side made of solidified lava flows and the other half a deep crater lake. Covered in snow, the summit scene looks like the yin-yang symbol when viewed from above.

LiveScience

Northern Lights sightings possible again on Sunday night for parts of the UK

Marco Petagna, a meteorologist at the Met Office, the lights might be visible for some areas of the country again on Sunday night

Evening Standard

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There's still a chance to see the Northern Lights from lower latitudes

The solar storm that's pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but its impact has likely peaked.

WEKU

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.

Space

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious problems reported

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Helldivers 2 CEO dances around a potential new faction that sounds like the Illuminate from the first game, immediately insists "I'd never" tease such a thing

The Illuminate or the something even fiercer?

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32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens

From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.

LiveScience

'Extreme' solar storms cook up sweet Mother's Day auroras for Moms everywhere

Want to save all the calories from Mother's Day brunch? You can still "sweeten" her holiday with an opportunity to see the northern lights again tonight!

Space

Why can't we see the far side of the moon?

Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?

LiveScience

The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it's still crackling (video)

Just when we think we’ve seen the most powerful of flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed kicked off the strongest eruption of the weekend yet and is still crackling with solar storms.

Space

Aurora borealis lights up sky with Northern Lights visible around the world. See photos.

The rare solar storm is expected to continue throughout the weekend.

Axios

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 110 —Voyager 1's Brush with Silence

On Episode 110 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist, about the recent rescue of Voyager 1 from beyond the solar system.

Space

Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.

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The Guardian - UK

How can I see the northern lights in the UK tonight?

Scientist explains how, when and where to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in the UK on Saturday evening

The Hindu

Severe solar storm triggers rare auroral arc in Ladakh sky

Rare stable auroral red arc event in Ladakh due to solar storms, creating spectacular northern lights in high latitudes

LiveScience

'The most critically harmful fungi to humans': How the rise of C. auris was inevitable

In this excerpt from his new book "What if Fungi Win?" microbiologist and immunologist Arturo Casadevall examines the rise of the deadly yeast Candida auris.

Evening Standard

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night show

The Met Office said there were sightings ‘from top to tail across the country’.

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Northern lights dazzle skygazers as ‘extreme’ solar storm hits Earth

Weather experts warn of potential disruptions to power grids, communications as sun’s outburst continues in coming days.

The Hindu

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in U.S.

Rare severe solar storm could produce northern lights in the U.S., disrupt power and communications this weekend

Evening Standard

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

The Aurora Borealis has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Who was the first ballerina and how do parachutes work? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

TechRadar

Tech startup connects to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth — using off the shelf chip and a software update

Tech startup Hubble Network connected to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth.

The Guardian - AU

Spectacular southern lights seen across Australia after ‘extreme’ solar storm

Social media users post pictures of skies lit up around the country while the Bureau of Meteorology warns of solar storm’s impacts

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Rare Solar Storm Creates Dazzling Auroras And Communication Disruptions

Learn about the mesmerizing auroras caused by solar activity and the potential disruptions to communication systems. Stay informed and prepared for impacts...

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