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Violent Solar Storms Are Happening Closer to Earth Than Anyone Thought Was Possible
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The spectacular solar storms that paint the polar skies in beautiful greens and pinks have a darker side

On Mars, Auroras Glow All Summer Long in UV Light
By Mindy Weisberger published
During summer in Mars' southern hemisphere, proton auroras occur nearly every day.

What is the ionosphere? (And who is Steve?)
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A concentration of plasma in the Earth's atmosphere, called the ionosphere, interacts with solar winds, ultraviolet radiation and radio waves.

In Images: Rising 'Phoenix' Aurora and Starburst Galaxies Light Up the Skies
By Christine Lunsford published
Cosmic marvels dazzle in the U.K.'s 'Astronomy Photographer of the Year' contest.

'Phoenix' Aurora Spreads Its 'Wings' Over Abandoned Military Power Station in Russia
By Mindy Weisberger published
More than 4,000 photographers shot for the moon (and beyond) for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition in the U.K.

'Alien' Lights in Norway Were a NASA Test, Not an Extraterrestrial Visit
By Mindy Weisberger published
'Alien' lights in Norway were a NASA mission, not an extraterrestrial visit.

A 'Dragon Aurora' Appeared in the Sky Over Iceland, and NASA Is a Little Confused
By Brandon Specktor published
Why did Maleficent suddenly appear over Iceland?

10 Times Science Proved the World is Amazing in 2018
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Our world is enchanted — and if you need proof, just turn to science.
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