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Recent Solar Storms Pumped 26 billion Kilowatts of Energy into Earth’s Atmosphere
The recent solar activity did more than spark pretty auroras around the poles. Researchers say the solar storms of March…
See the Latest Jaw-Dropping Aurora Views from the ISS
This is incredible -- the shimmering green aurora almost reaches up and touches the International Space Station in this latest…
Lights in the Sky
An auroral display sparked by the Sun's recent outbursts was captured by photographer Antti Pietikäinen in the sky over Muonio,…
A Close-up Look at the Massive Solar Storm that Shook the Sun
Here’s a close look at the large X5.4 solar flare that erupted on the Sun on March 7, 2012 at…
Heads Up: It’s Another Mind-Blowing Aurora Photo
[/caption] Photographer Ole Christian Salomonsen is a master at capturing the northern lights in all their glory... as this image…
The Best ISS Video Ever? You Decide.
Is this the best video footage ever of photos taken from the International Space Station? ISS astronaut and Expedition 29…
A Slice of Daybreak
[/caption] Here's a gorgeous view from the International Space Station, taken by the Expedition 30 crew on Feb. 4, 2012…
Astrophotos: Stunning Aurora in Iceland by Andrew Welstead
[/caption] From one hemisphere to another: Noel Welstead from Australia sent us a note that his son Andrew had traveled…
Dramatic Rocket Launch Into an Aurora
[/caption] Over the weekend, a two-stage sounding rocket launched into a sky shimmering with green aurora. On board were instruments…
ISS Night Flight in “Real Time”
We've featured wonderful time-lapse videos taken from the Space Station many times and each one is amazing to watch, but…