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When To See Weird ‘Space Clouds’ Glow After Sunset — And What They Are
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/23/expect-weird-space-clouds-to-glow-late-at-night---heres-why/
Published: May 23, 2025 10:00
Noctilucent clouds, Earth's highest clouds, shine blue in the twilight sky from late May to August in the northern hemisphere — and all you need are your naked eyes.
Aurora Alert: These 9 States May Be In ‘Earth Strike Zone’ On Friday
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/22/aurora-alert-these-9-states-may-be-in-earth-strike-zone-on-friday/
Published: May 22, 2025 19:11
The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) may be seen in northern U.S. states this Friday, with forecasts saying a minor geomagnetic storm is possible.
Exactly When To See The ‘Planet Parade’ On Friday And Saturday
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/22/exactly-when-to-see-the-planet-parade-on-friday-and-saturday/
Published: May 22, 2025 12:15
A mini 'planet parade' this week will see a crescent moon with Venus, Saturn and Neptune. Here's exactly when to see it on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2025.
NASA Juno’s Jaw-Dropping New Jupiter Photos Are Some Of Its Last
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/22/nasa-junos-jaw-dropping-new-jupiter-photos-are-some-of-its-last/
Published: May 22, 2025 10:00
Stunning new Jupiter photos from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal storms, cloud bands, and its volcanic moon Io as the mission nears its final orbits around the gas giant.
Astronomers Close In On ‘Planet Nine’ As Hints Found
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/21/planet-nine-will-be-found-by-2027-scientists-say-as-hints-found/
Published: May 21, 2025 10:00
The search for an undiscovered planet has thrown up a new candidate. Not everyone agrees, but the "Planet Nine" hypothesis looks set to be tested very soon.
In Photos: See The Stunning ‘Space Rainbows’ Captured By NASA
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/20/in-photos-see-the-stunning-space-rainbows-captured-by-nasa/
Published: May 20, 2025 10:00
NASA's PUNCH mission captures unique "space rainbows" of zodiacal light as it prepares to study the sun's corona to better predict solar wind and space weather.
Exactly When To See A ‘Planet Parade’ In The Night Sky This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/19/see-a-morning-moon-and-a-panorama-of-planets-the-night-sky-this-week/
Published: May 19, 2025 10:00
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).
Northern Lights Update: These 15 States May See Aurora Sunday Night After Solar Flares
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/18/northern-lights-update-these-15-states-may-see-aurora-sunday-night/
Published: May 18, 2025 10:51
Northern lights may be visible in U.S. states on Sunday night, with aurora displays due to a geomagnetic storm, according to space weather experts at NOAA.
Mars: Why The Red Planet’s Skies Will Turn Green This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/18/mars-why-the-red-planets-skies-will-turn-green-this-week/
Published: May 18, 2025 10:20
Mars may experience global auroras on Monday after a solar flare's charged particles reach its atmosphere — and NASA's Perseverance rover will be ready.
NASA’s Webb Spots Clouds On Titan, Saturn’s ‘Earth-Like’ Moon
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/17/webb-telescope-spots-clouds-on-titan-saturns-earth-like-moon/
Published: May 17, 2025 10:00
The James Webb Space Telescope and the ground-based Keck Observatory have detected clouds on Titan, revealing active methane weather and complex organic chemistry.
Scientists Warn New ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Sun Event Is 500x Stronger
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/16/scientists-warn-new-worst-case-scenario-sun-event-is-500x-stronger/
Published: May 16, 2025 11:45
Scientists have uncovered the strongest solar storm ever recorded, striking Earth in 12350 BC — 500 times stronger than any modern event.
In Photos: Webb Telescope Reveals Massive Auroras On Jupiter
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/16/in-photos-webb-telescope-reveals-massive-auroras-on-jupiter/
Published: May 16, 2025 10:00
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope unveils unprecedented details of Jupiter’s auroras, revealing them to be hundreds of times brighter than Earth’s.
Northern Lights May Be Visible In U.S. This Weekend After Solar Flares
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/16/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-us-this-weekend-after-solar-flares/
Published: May 16, 2025 09:16
The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) may be seen in northern U.S. states this weekend, with a geomagnetic storm forecast overnight on Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, 2025.
The Universe Will End Sooner Than Thought, Scientists Say
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/16/the-universe-will-end-sooner-than-thought-scientists-say/
Published: May 16, 2025 08:45
Astrophysicists have calculated that the Universe may end much earlier than previously thought — though still far beyond the span of human existence.
NASA Revives Voyager 1’s Dead Thrusters After 21 Years — Here’s How
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/15/nasa-revives-voyager-1s-dead-thrusters-after-21-years---heres-how/
Published: May 15, 2025 10:00
NASA has successfully reactivated Voyager 1’s backup thrusters, unused since 2004, in what NASA is calling a "miracle save" for the 48 years old probe now in deep space.
Sun Wakes Up: Aurora Alert After Biggest Solar Flare Of 2025
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/15/sun-wakes-up-aurora-alert-after-biggest-solar-flare-of-2025/
Published: May 15, 2025 08:37
On May 13 and May 14, NASA spotted X1.2 and X2.7 solar flares, the strongest since March 28 and 2025 so far.
The 28 Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking, Satellites Say. Here’s Why
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/14/the-28-biggest-us-cities-are-sinking-satellites-say-heres-why/
Published: May 14, 2025 13:28
New York, Dallas, Houston, and Seattle are among the urban areas that have been sinking by up to 10 millimeters per year because of groundwater extraction.
Yes, You Can Still See The Milky Way In The Northeast — Here’s Where
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/13/yes-you-can-still-see-the-milky-way-in-the-northeast---heres-where/
Published: May 14, 2025 00:11
Discover eight top stargazing spots in the Northeast U.S. and Canada, from Pennsylvania to NYC, perfect for witnessing the Milky Way away from light pollution.