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Where to see the Northern Lights over UK tonight

Chance aurora borealis will be visible across large parts of the country

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OPINION - The Standard View: Chagos Islands deal is a just and sensible outcome

The sun will finally set on the British empire. The UK Government’s decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos islands to Mauritius will mean that, for the first time in hundreds of years, there will be a moment in the day when all British possessions will be in darkness.

Evening Standard

X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)

The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.

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Biggest solar flare on the Sun since 2017 sparks fears of radio blackouts

Increased solar activity may mean parts of UK see Northern Lights in coming days

Evening Standard

Aurora Alert! The Sun Just Unleashed Several X-Class Flares — Here’s Where to Look

The several powerful flares the Sun unleased this week could trigger auroras.

Inverse

Houseplant of the week: devil’s tongue barrel

This eye-catching cactus will bring a touch of the wild west to a sunny windowsill

The Guardian - UK

7 flowers to plant in October for beautiful winter blooms

Planting experts share their top 7 flowers to plant in October for winter color.

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Bullseye returns to ITV with Freddie Flintoff hosting Christmas special

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to host the iconic darts-themed quiz show with hopes for a full series revival

Evening Standard

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Your Skin Type

SPF is a crucial part of any skincare routine, but choosing the right one can be daunting. With so many options available, finding a sunscreen that suits your skin type and provides adequate protection is essential. This guide will help you navigate the world of sunscreens to find the best…

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Daylight saving is about to start. But why do the days get longer?

The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).

The Conversation

The next solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse in March 2025. Here's what you need to know.

It'll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which only part of the sun will be obscured from view.

Space

Please Don’t Miss Your Chance to View This Comet That Hasn’t Been Seen Since the Neanderthals

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchishan-Atlas visit is a link to our deep past and a slightly unnerving prompt to think about our future.

Inverse

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse blazes over Easter Island in incredible new image

On Oct. 2, a partial "ring of fire" solar eclipse was visible from the remote island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, where around 1,000 stone moai statues stand. You can see the whole celestial event play out in this incredible composite image.

LiveScience

NASA Engineers Just Made This Ruthless Choice to Save Voyager 2

Engineers sent a message on September 26 ordering Voyager 2’s computer to cut power to the plasma science instrument,

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Can you see Earth's new 'mini-moon' with the naked eye?

On Sunday, Sept. 29, Earth captured a new "mini-moon" called 2024 PT5. The bus-size asteroid is expected to orbit our planet for 57 days, but is too small to be visible to amateur skywatchers.

Space

Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it's heading for Earth.

Space

In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Tom’s Guide

I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I'll still use it

I tested the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 for a week and while it didn't wake me up one, I'll still use it everyday — here's why.

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Annular solar eclipse 2024 wows skywatchers with 'ring of fire' over Easter Island & South America (videos, photos)

On Wednesday (Oct. 2), an annular eclipse swept over the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Argentina, wowing skywatchers who were on hand to catch the "ring of fire" in all of its glory.

Space

Sun unleashes monster X7.1 flare that could supercharge Earth auroras (video)

Just when we thought the sun was taking a bit of a break, the sunspot AR3842 fired off two powerful solar flares, including a monster X7.1.

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PETA Lawyer Exclusively Opens Up Amid Before And After Photos Of Tonka From “Chimp Crazy”

“The first thing Tonka did was walk out and climb to the top of that enclosure and feel the sun on his body for the first time in months." The post PETA Lawyer Exclusively Opens Up Amid Before And After Photos Of Tonka From “Chimp Crazy” first appeared on Bored…

The Conversation

There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought – new research

Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in the universe – with masses around one billion times more than that of the Sun. And we know the’ve been around for a long time.

Space

October's new moon will bring us a spectacular 'ring of fire' eclipse

October's new moon will occur today (Oct. 2) and create a dazzling annular solar eclipse.

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WNBA Playoff Semifinals: Aces Trail, Sun Split Games

WNBA playoff semifinals update: Aces trail 2-0, Liberty cautious, Sun and Lynx split games. Intense battles ahead!

LiveScience

Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth — and could trigger auroras this weekend

The sun just unleashed one of its largest solar explosions in recent years, temporarily causing a radio blackout on Earth and spitting out a coronal mass ejection that will likely collide with our planet this weekend.

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