Geomagnetic storms are a natural phenomenon that occurs when the Sun's magnetic field interacts with Earth's. These events can cause spectacular displays of light in our atmosphere, known as aurora, which can be seen in certain parts of the world. The intensity of these storms is measured on the G-s
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for its second test flight of the Vulcan rocket, a versatile launcher that aims to meet various demands in the aerospace industry. With a successful mission on Friday morning, ULA CEO Tory Bruno hopes to prove that his team can reliably transport critic
Hey, space fans! The sun has let out a huge burp that could lead to some stunning auroras. This massive blob of charged particles and magnetic fields, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), was blasted into space by our star. It triggered an intense X-class flare, the strongest kind. When this sol
Ever wondered what it feels like to stand under a massive telescope mirror? Well, you don't have to travel far anymore. The Hobby-Eberly telescope model from McDonald Observatory has found a new home at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on campus. This isn't just any model; it's 7% of the
Get ready, Earth! We're about to experience a solar storm. This isn't just any storm; it's one that could light up the night sky with stunning auroras. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says there might be two storms: one on Thursday, October 3, and another on Friday, Octobe
Imagine this: a powerful solar flare, the second most intense in recent years, just happened! It came from an area on the sun called "Active Region 3842." This flare is rated x7.1, which means it's super strong. You might be wondering, what does this have to do with Michigan? Well, these solar flar
Get ready, South America! On Wednesday, something awesome is happening. The sun and the moon are lining up in a way that creates a "ring of fire" effect in the sky. This isn't your ordinary eclipse; it’s called an annular solar eclipse. It happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, but
Imagine a planet where one side is always day, and the other is always night. That's what happens on WASP-107b, but there’s something strange about it. Its atmosphere is taller on one side than the other, making it look lopsided. This might not sound like a big deal, but for astronomers, it's a surp
Imagine a tiny space rock, roughly the size of a school bus, joining Earth's orbit for a couple of months. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life event that's about to happen. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will be temporarily trapped by Earth's gravity and orbit our planet for almost 57 day
For a brief period, Earth will have a new companion in the form of a small asteroid, affectionately referred to as a "mini moon". This tiny space rock, measuring about 33 feet in length, will be captured by our planet's gravity and orbit the Earth for approximately two months. The asteroid, designat
