Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

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1. August 12 Eclipse and Perseids: A Rare Double Sky Show from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Aug 4, 2026

   A slim crescent Moon rises in the pre-dawn hours, so tonight's skies stay dark all evening. Perfect for stargazing! Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

2. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — August 03, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Aug 3, 2026

   The Moon is a thin crescent rising before dawn, leaving most of the night beautifully dark for stargazing. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

3. There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — August 02, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Aug 2, 2026

   The fading crescent Moon won't appear until early morning, giving you dark skies all night long. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

4. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — August 01, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Aug 1, 2026

   Launch coming up on August 04: a Long March 8A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

5. This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particle... — July 31, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Jul 31, 2026

   Dark skies tonight! The Moon won't rise until the early morning hours, leaving plenty of time for stargazing after sunset. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

6. The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 30, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Jul 30, 2026

   The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

7. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 29, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Jul 29, 2026

   Launch coming up later today: a Long March 7A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

8. NASA MAVEN mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle... — July 28, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Jul 28, 2026

   A Long March 7A rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. China is behind this one. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

9. The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 27, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

   Jul 27, 2026

   Launch coming up in the next couple of days: a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. SpaceX is sending up Starlink internet satellites. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

10. Asteroid flyby alert: 2015 BF, roughly the length of a bu... — July 26, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 26, 2026

    The Moon rises late tonight, giving you dark skies for the first few hours after sunset. Great time to catch some stars! Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

11. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 25, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 25, 2026

    Tonight's Full Moon rises at sunset and stays bright all night, washing out fainter stars but offering beautiful views of lunar craters and maria. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

12. There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 24, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 24, 2026

    Launch coming up tomorrow: a Starship from SpaceX Starbase, Texas, operated by SpaceX. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

13. The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from E... — July 23, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 23, 2026

    NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M3.6 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

14. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 22, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 22, 2026

    The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot groups dotting its surface. Solar flares are possible over the next day or two. For now, aurora chances ... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

15. The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 21, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 21, 2026

    The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

16. The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from E... — July 20, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 20, 2026

    The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana BST / 05:52 CEST on 19 May 2026. The launch marks the beginning o... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

17. Asteroid 2015 BF, roughly the length of a bus, will fly p... — July 19, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 19, 2026

    The Moon is waxing gibbous, more than half-lit and growing toward Full. It sets late, giving only a brief window of dark skies after sunset. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

18. The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 18, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 18, 2026

    A bright gibbous Moon dominates the evening. For darker skies, wait until the early morning hours after it sets. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

19. The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 17, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 17, 2026

    A Vikram-I rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. Skyroot Aerospace is behind this one. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

20. The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 16, 2026 from Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing

    Jul 16, 2026

    The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.