SpaceWeather.com
spaceweather.com
News and information about solar flares, auroras, meteor showers, near-Earth asteroids and other events in space that affect Earth.
Why it is useful
A quick way to find out whether tonight is a good one for the northern lights or a meteor shower. The daily updates and gallery are easy to follow.
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