Spectacular Memorial Day Weekend Aurora Seen By Many as Far South as Nebraska, Cape Cod
At a Glance A spectacular aurora was visible by many in Canada and the northern U.S. Saturday night.Some witnessed it as far south as Nebraska, Cleveland, and Cape Cod. A strong solar storm triggered a spectacular aurora over the Memorial Day weekend, visible over a sizable swath of the northern U.S., Canada, and higher latitudes of the Southern Hemipshere. The storm, rated G3 on the , , setting up a dazzling display in the night sky as far south as...
Ringed Planet Up to 50 Times Larger Than Jupiter May Be Responsible for Mysterious Eclipses, Scientists Say
This image shows an artist's impression of the giant, ringed gas planet orbiting the star PDS 110. (University of Warwick) At a Glance Scientists have determined a giant, ringed gas planet may be causing eclipses of a star more than 1,000 light years away.The possible planet may be up to 50 times larger than Jupiter.The next eclipse will occur in September. Saturn is theplanet in our cosmic lineup known best for its rings, but researchers say a massive gas planet...