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On March 3, 2014, at 6:09 a.m. EST, a NASA-funded sounding rocket launched straight into an aurora over Venetie, Alaska. The Ground-to-Rocket Electrodynamics ? Electron Correlative Experiment (GREECE) sounding rocket mission, which launched from Poker Flat Research Range in Poker Flat, Alaska, will study classic curls in the aurora in the night sky. The GREECE mission seeks to understand what combination of events sets up these auroral curls as they're called, in the charged, heated gas ? or plasma ? where aurorae form. This is a piece of information, which in turn, helps paint a picture of the sun-Earth connection and how energy and particles from the sun interact with Earth's own magnetic system, the magnetosphere.

NASA wants to launch rockets into northern lights to study 'black auroras'

By Samantha Mathewson published

NASA plans to fly two rockets through active auroras and study the unique ribbons of light that dance across the Alaskan night sky.

Aurora Borealis
Sky chart showing the planetary lineup visible after dark in January 2025. Jupiter is near Aldebaran, the star that makes up the eye of the bull in the constellation Taurus.

Watch 'planetary parade' online for free on Jan. 25

By Samantha Mathewson published

"There's so much universe out there. We need as many people looking up as we can."

Stargazing
Wes Learns to Use a Telescope

Thinking of Buying a Telescope? Here's Our Advice

By Joe Rao published

In some cases, binoculars are a better bet.

Astronomy Kit

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: When and where to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse

By Jamie Carter published

Reference The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from Asia and western Australia on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

Reference
The Celestron Travel Scope 70 with it's accessories in black, on a purple background with disco rings while the space.com logo is in the top left corner

See the planet parade for under $70 with this beginner friendly, super-portable Celestron telescope deal

By Chris McMullen published

Deals The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 36% off with a coupon, making it the cheapest it's been in a long time.

Deals

Aurora alert: Incoming solar storms could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Aurora chasers are on high alert for minor geomagnetic storm conditions from Jan. 24 through to Jan. 25. Northern lights might be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states.

Aurora Borealis

Solar eclipse 2025: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The next solar eclipse will be on March 29, 2025.

Eclipses
Man opening a box that may have one of the 10 best camera gifts for astrophotography in front of cameras

10 best camera gifts for astrophotography and videography 2025

By Naaza Zimba published

Buying Guide New camera gear for the holidays? It'll likely you'll need some accessories to go with it if you're going to shoot astro, here are the 10 best camera gifts we'd recommend.

Buying Guide
a colorful cloud of gas seen against a backdrop of bright stars in white, blue and red

Astrophotographer captures a 'Great Dragon' in the Pelican Nebula (photo)

By Miguel Claro published

Miguel Claro captured a stunning portrait of the colorful Pelican Nebula from the Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory in Portugal.

Stargazing
Milky way appearing over barn in one of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Astrophotography
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