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 Hey, Space Placers! There are the sunspots causing current solar events imaged today with a solar filter equipped telescope. Greg Redfern In addition to the wonderful sky sights of November https://wtop.com/the-space-place/2025/11/whats-up-in-the-sky-for-november-2025-leonid-meteor-shower-full-hunter-supermoon/   we have an extra bonus - the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora, tonight and perhaps the next few nights. Three very active sunspots that produced powerful solar events while on the far side of the sun  https://www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=01&month=11&year=2025   are now facing Earth. Solar events have occurred   https://www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=06&month=11&year=2025   which are currently predicted to give us our best chance of seeing the Aurora tonight after it gets dark. Conditions may develop for additional sighting opportunities the next few nights as w...

 Hey, Space Placers! SOLAR HALO GREG REDFERN If you have ANY interest in the interactions between our star and our planet, this is a MUST READ ARTICLE.  It is lengthy, sobering and spot on regarding the threat the Sun poses to our  technology and in turn,  modern civilization.  Humans need to do everything possible to properly and continuously monitor our star and the resulting space weather . Technology and our power providing infrastructure are at risk due to solar events that history shows have happened. The Carrington Event was the first to occur, BUT THERE WILL BE MORE IN THE FUTURE. Monitoring the Sun and mitigating its effects on our technology are critical to our very survival as a functioning civilization. AS I WRITE THIS WE ARE EXPERIENCING A G3 (STRONG) GEOMAGNETIC STORM CAUSED BY THE SUN. See the above NOAA SWPC LINK.  Sky Guy in VA

 Hey, Space Placers! The ALMOST Full Hunter's Supermoon 11/3/25 Greg Redfern The next three nights will give us glorious moonlight right around sunset. Get the full scoop on Wedenesday's Full Hunter's Supermoon. Sky Guy In VA

 Hey, Space Placers! ISS STREAKS ACROSS THE WINTER SKY CREDIT GREG REDFERN LOTS about the International Space Station (ISS) today on SPACE.COM: Meet Point Nemo, where the ISS will die in 2030    SpaceX launches private space station pathfinder Space quiz! How many astronauts are currently aboard the ISS? Click here  for the answer.  What's happening on ISS during shutdown? PBS celebrates 25 years of ISS with NOVA documentary Sign up to get notified when ISS flies over YOU! Sign up HERE . Sky Guy in VA

 Hey, Space Placers! After the sun, Jupiter is the most massive object in our solar system. More than 1,000 Earths could fit inside it. And now a new study has revealed how mighty Jupiter protected Earth in the solar system’s early years. Image via  NASA / JPL-Caltech/ SwRI/ MSSS/ Kevin M. Gill ( CC BY 3.0 ). A fascinating read that shows another major factor that allowed Earth to form and evolve over 4.5 billion years. Sky Guy in VA

 Hey, Space Placers! HUNTER'S MOON GREG REDFERN Check out the highlights for November 2025 skies. Move the clock back tonight and enjoy the longer hours of the night sky! Sky Guy Back In VA