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How to watch the northern lights across far northern US tonightThe forecast isn't certain, but some in the U.S. might get a rare glance at the aurora.
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Weird green glow spotted in atmosphere of MarsEurope's Trace Gas Orbiter spotted an emerald glow in Mars' wispy atmosphere, marking the first time the phenomenon has been spotted on a world beyond Earth.
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Violent Solar Storms Are Happening Closer to Earth Than Anyone Thought Was PossibleThe spectacular solar storms that paint the polar skies in beautiful greens and pinks have a darker side
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What is the ionosphere? (And who is Steve?)A concentration of plasma in the Earth's atmosphere, called the ionosphere, interacts with solar winds, ultraviolet radiation and radio waves.
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High-Altitude Auroras Create 'Speed Bumps' for SatellitesThey help move pockets of air up where some spacecraft roam.
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'Alien' Lights in Norway Were a NASA Test, Not an Extraterrestrial Visit'Alien' lights in Norway were a NASA mission, not an extraterrestrial visit.
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Solar Storm to Amp Up Earth's Northern Lights WednesdayA minor solar storm will reach Earth Wednesday (March 14) and could supercharge the planet's auroras, making them visible from the northernmost parts of the U.S., space weather officials say.
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The Solar Storm Hitting Earth Today Might Look AwesomeThanks to a solar storm, the northern part of North America may see a dazzling auroral display tonight.
