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Northern lights forecast tonight: Solar storm watch meets the Wolf Moon

Northern lights forecast tonight: Solar storm watch meets the Wolf Moon

NOAA and the U.K. Met Office forecast a minor geomagnetic storm Sunday, with auroras possible in northern Scotland and other high latitudes. The nearly full Wolf Moon is expected to obscure most of the Quadrantid meteor shower. Agencies warn moonlight will limit visibility for both meteors and auroras. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology also expects elevated geomagnetic activity.
4 January 2026
Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

NOAA issued geomagnetic storm watches for January 1–3 after several solar eruptions, warning of possible G2-level storms late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters say aurora could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The full “Wolf Moon” supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower will coincide, but moonlight will obscure many meteors. An M7.1 solar flare caused a moderate radio blackout on December 31.
1 January 2026
Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Dozens reported a bright fireball over New England and nearby states at 5:59 p.m. ET Saturday, according to the American Meteor Society. The sightings coincide with the active period of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks in early January. The society said a bright moon near the peak will likely obscure fainter meteors. Reports also came from New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.
29 December 2025
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Christmas Crescent Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Shines Like a “Christmas Star”

A waxing crescent Moon and Saturn appear low in the southwest after sunset on December 25, while Jupiter rises in the east and dominates the night sky. The Moon sets before midnight for most U.S. locations, leaving darker skies for late-night viewing and possible Ursid meteors. Aurora forecasts remain below storm levels despite recent solar wind activity.
25 December 2025
Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

Night Sky Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Crescent Moon and Saturn at Dusk, Brilliant Jupiter Later, Ursid Meteors, and a Christmas ISS Flyby

A waxing crescent Moon sets early on Dec. 25, 2025, leaving darker skies for late-night stargazers. Saturn appears near the Moon in the southwest at dusk, with its rings nearly edge-on. Jupiter rises in the east-northeast by early evening. The Ursid meteor shower remains active, and the International Space Station may be visible before sunrise in parts of North America and Europe.
25 December 2025
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Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Today: What to See Tonight on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2025 — Crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, ISS Flyby and Aurora Chances

A waxing crescent Moon, about 20% illuminated, will be visible in the southwest after sunset on December 24, 2025. The International Space Station is expected to make bright flybys, with good visibility in parts of North America and Europe. Elevated aurora chances are forecast at higher latitudes due to solar activity. Jupiter and Saturn remain prominent in the evening sky.
24 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final ActNight Sky TonightNight Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final Act

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final ActNight Sky TonightNight Sky Tonight (Dec. 23, 2025): Crescent Moon Earthshine, Northern Lights Alert, and the Ursids’ Final Act

A minor geomagnetic storm may bring auroras to parts of 10 U.S. states tonight, including Alaska, Minnesota, and Maine, according to NOAA forecasts. The best viewing window is expected between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. EST. A thin waxing crescent Moon with earthshine will also be visible after sunset. The Ursid meteor shower continues in its final nights.
23 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 21, 2025): Winter Solstice Stargazing, Ursid Meteor Shower Peak, Jupiter’s Glow — and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 21, 2025): Winter Solstice Stargazing, Ursid Meteor Shower Peak, Jupiter’s Glow — and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

The December solstice occurs Sunday, bringing the longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. A thin crescent Moon will keep skies dark for the peak of the Ursid meteor shower overnight. Jupiter remains prominent, while comet 3I/ATLAS lingers after its closest approach to Earth two nights earlier. Stonehenge drew thousands for solstice sunrise celebrations.
21 December 2025
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Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Night Sky Today (Dec. 20, 2025): New Moon Darkness, Jupiter All Night, Ursid Meteors Next, and Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

A New Moon on December 20, 2025, will leave skies dark for stargazers, with Jupiter bright in the evening and the Ursid meteor shower nearing its peak. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS remains visible in amateur telescopes after its closest approach to Earth. Saturn sets early in the west, while Mercury appears low before dawn. Venus and Mars are not visible.
20 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Night Sky Tonight (December 19, 2025): How to See Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, Catch New Moon Darkness, and Get Ready for the Ursid Meteor Shower

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth early Friday, passing about 168 million miles away around 1 a.m. EST. The Moon is near its New phase, darkening skies for the year’s final major meteor shower. The comet appears in Leo, near Regulus, and is visible only with telescopes or strong binoculars. No impact risk is reported.
19 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 18, 2025): Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live, Plus Moon–Mercury Dawn Pairing, Jupiter and Aurora Chances

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, makes its closest approach to Earth tonight, about 167 million miles away. A free livestream begins at 11 p.m. EST. Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sunset, while a thin crescent Moon and Mercury line up before dawn. NOAA forecasts minor geomagnetic storming, raising aurora chances at high latitudes.
18 December 2025
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Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: The Asteroid Behind Today’s Shooting Stars (Dec. 15 Updates)

Late Geminid meteors continued to appear worldwide on Dec. 15, 2025, after the shower’s peak on Dec. 13–14. Media in the U.S. and India reported vivid sightings and last-chance viewing tips, with the San Francisco Bay Area noting dark skies before moonrise and Chennai seeing strong activity into early Dec. 15. The Geminids’ link to asteroid 3200 Phaethon, not a comet, drew renewed attention.
15 December 2025
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Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Night Sky Tonight (Dec. 15, 2025): Geminids Encore, Orion Nebula Peak, and a Rare Interstellar Comet Turns Green

Comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar object, is brightening and glowing green in new images, drawing attention from astronomers worldwide. The Geminid meteor shower continues to produce visible meteors after its peak. Aurora activity remains limited to far northern latitudes. A deep-space radio study found no evidence of a black hole in Omega Centauri.
15 December 2025
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: Green-Glowing Interstellar Visitor Nears Its Closest Earth Pass on Dec. 19, 2025

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Green-Glowing Interstellar Visitor Nears Its Closest Earth Pass on Dec. 19, 2025

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object to enter the solar system, is passing by at a distance of 1.8 astronomical units from Earth. Observatories report its coma now glows faint green, likely from diatomic carbon, and X-ray data show unusual interactions with the solar wind. NASA says there is no threat to Earth. The comet will exit the solar system after this visit.
14 December 2025
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