Rare Blue Micromoon Lights Up Sky This Weekend
Tonight's full moon is a double rarity: a blue moon and a micromoon happening at once. The celestial show peaks at 4:45 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, and won't happen again until 2027.
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Northern Lights Visible in 18 States This Week
A spectacular aurora borealis display is lighting up skies across 18 U.S. states tonight and Friday, giving millions of Americans a chance to witness nature's most dazzling light show. Clear skies could reveal dancing green, red, blue, and purple curtains of light stretching far south of their usual arctic home.
Orion's Red, White & Blue Stars Light Up Winter Nights
The night sky is putting on a natural patriotic display as Orion's stars shine in striking red, white, and blue hues visible to the naked eye. Stargazers can catch this cosmic color show simply by looking south after dark this week.
Northern Lights May Light Up 24 States Tonight
A powerful solar storm is bringing the aurora borealis farther south than usual, potentially visible across 24 states from Alaska to Colorado tonight. Clear skies could mean a spectacular light show for millions of Americans who rarely get to witness this natural wonder.
Rare Blue Micromoon This Weekend, Next One in 2028
A blue micromoon will light up the sky this weekend, and skywatchers won't see another one until December 2028. Southern Hemisphere viewers get an extra treat when the moon passes in front of a bright star.
Iowa Wind Turbines Go Dark 98% of Time with Smart Lights
MidAmerican Energy is expanding radar systems that keep wind turbine warning lights off until planes actually approach, reducing light pollution across Iowa's countryside. The technology has been so successful that it keeps lights off up to 98% of the time while still protecting aircraft.
Southern Lights May Dance Over Australia This Week
Australians could witness a stunning natural light show as solar activity brings the aurora australis closer than usual. The southern lights may be visible as early as Friday morning for those in the right spots.
Aurora Lights Up Australia from Tasmania to Queensland
A spectacular aurora australis dazzled Australians across five states Tuesday night, with the southern lights visible as far north as Queensland's Hamilton Island. The rare celestial show brought communities outside to witness nature's most stunning light display together.
Northern Lights Peaked—Here's Your Last Chance to See Them
After two years of spectacular shows reaching as far south as Florida, the northern lights are beginning their natural fade following their October 2024 peak. Scientists say this rare window for viewing auroras from lower latitudes is closing, but you still have time to catch nature's greatest light show.
Simple Fix Could Save Coral Reef Fish From Light Pollution
Scientists discovered that coastal lighting disrupts fish sleep and behavior, but the solution is surprisingly simple. Better lighting design could protect entire reef ecosystems.
Northern Lights Visible in 27 States Tonight
Millions of Americans across more than half of U.S. states will have a rare chance to see the northern lights tonight, thanks to an unusually strong solar storm. The colorful sky show could appear as far south as Illinois and Pennsylvania, bringing nature's most dazzling light display to viewers who rarely get to witness it.
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Rare Albino Blue Whale Spotted Off Mexico's Coast
Marine biologists witnessed something extraordinary off Loreto, Mexico: an albino blue whale, one of the rarest sightings in marine biology history. The discovery caps a record-breaking season that shows endangered blue whales are thriving in protected waters.
Scientists Invent Device to Steer Future Starships With Light
Researchers just solved one of the biggest challenges facing interstellar travel: how to steer spacecraft propelled by light. A tiny new device called a "metajet" can control direction using refracted light, bringing us closer to exploring distant stars.
Northern Lights May Reach Illinois and Oregon Tonight
A powerful surge of solar wind racing toward Earth could light up the night sky with auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight and tomorrow. Sky watchers across the northern U.S. have a rare chance to catch nature's most dazzling light show right in their backyard.
Dunedin Street Lights Back On After Suburb-Wide Outage
Multiple neighborhoods in Dunedin, New Zealand went dark Wednesday night when street lights mysteriously failed to turn on, but city crews quickly restored power across affected areas. The swift response brought light back to concerned residents within hours.
Northern Lights May Shine Over Illinois to Oregon Thursday
A rare cosmic event could bring the stunning northern lights to states much farther south than usual this Thursday evening. Three bursts of solar material are heading toward Earth, creating a spectacular light show opportunity for millions.
World's Largest Light Show Illuminates 12km of WA Coast
A spectacular light installation spanning 12 kilometers of Western Australia's coastline is drawing thousands to Albany. Finnish artist Kari Kola created the world's largest light show, blending Indigenous culture with cosmic wonder.
Northern Lights Stun Millions From China to New Mexico
A powerful geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights far beyond their usual Arctic home, painting skies from southwestern United States to China in brilliant greens, reds, and magentas. Millions of people witnessed auroras for the first time as nature delivered one of its most spectacular light shows.
India's Old Trunk Road Gets Street Lights After Months
Women can finally walk safely to Pallavaram railway station after authorities installed street lights on a dark half-kilometer stretch that forced commuters to take longer routes. The lighting upgrade marks the end of months of safety concerns on this busy transit corridor.
Scientists Finally Prove Light Is Both Wave and Particle
A century-old physics puzzle just got solved. Scientists now have proof that light really does act as both a wave and a particle at the same time.
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