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Black Moon Tonight: A Rare Chance to See the Milky Way

Tonight marks the much-talked-about Black Moon—but don’t expect to see it. A Black Moon isn’t a visible phenomenon; it’s the name given to the third new moon in a season that has four. While the Moon itself will be hidden, its absence brings an incredible opportunity for skywatchers. With no moonlight washing out the sky, conditions are perfect for stargazing. This is one of the best chances of the year to catch a clear view of the Milky Way, along with countless stars and constellations. To make the most of it, head away from city lights and look up—you may be surprised by just how much the night sky reveals. #FullMoon #Skywatching #NightSky #BlackMoon

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Jessica Hodge

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10 States on Aurora Watch Tonight!

Heads up, skywatchers! A massive coronal hole on the sun is sending high-speed solar winds our way, and that means the northern lights could be visible in the U.S. tonight. If you’re in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Michigan (Upper Peninsula), Wisconsin, Maine, Idaho, or Washington, you might catch the show. Pro tip: head somewhere dark, face north, and use your phone camera—it can spot faint auroras your eyes might miss! Apps like My Aurora Forecast are clutch for alerts. Who’s staying up late for this? #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Skywatching #Science

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Northern Lights Alert: 18 States on Watch!

Heads up, aurora chasers! A solar storm is shaking things up, and the northern lights might dip way farther south than usual tonight and this weekend. If you’re in one of these 18 states (think Alaska, Montana, Michigan, Vermont, and even as far as Massachusetts), you could catch a rare sky show—clouds and city lights permitting. Pro tip: Find a dark, north-facing spot around 1-2 a.m. and check an aurora app for live updates. Who’s staying up for this? #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Skywatching #Science

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Strawberry Moon’s Coming—But It’s Tiny!

Heads up, moon lovers! June’s strawberry moon is hitting the sky soon, but don’t expect a big, red orb. This year it’s a micromoon—smaller and dimmer than usual, and more golden than strawberry. The best time to catch it? June 10 at sunset, when it rises low in the east. Fun fact: The name comes from Native American tribes marking wild strawberry season. Last full moon before summer—don’t miss it! #StrawberryMoon #Micromoon #Skywatching #Science

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Carrie Burnett

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White Light Streak: Aurora or Rocket? 🤔

Everyone’s buzzing about that wild white beam cutting through the aurora storm skies! Some fans swear it was a new kind of aurora (maybe STEVE 2.0?), but turns out it was actually a Chinese rocket launch lighting up the night. Debate’s on: is this kind of ‘space photobomb’ ruining the magic of natural sky shows, or just making things more epic for skywatchers? #AuroraStorm #RocketLaunch #Skywatching #Entertainment

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Jessica Hodge

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Northern Lights Alert: Look Up This Weekend!

Skywatchers, this is not a drill! The Northern Lights are set to put on a show across parts of the US this weekend. If you’re in Alaska, Canada, or states like Washington, Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, or North Dakota, you might catch those magical colors lighting up the night. Pro tip: Head out of the city between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the best view. Who’s up for a late-night adventure? #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Skywatching #Science

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Don’t Miss the Strawberry Moon Glow-Up

The Strawberry Moon is about to put on a show! This June, catch the year’s lowest-hanging full moon, famous for its amber and rosy hues. It peaks early June 11, but your best bet is to watch it rise at dusk on June 10—think golden hour but make it lunar. Bonus: If you’re in the South Pacific, you’ll see the moon block out the star Antares! Grab a spot with a clear eastern view and let your eyes adjust for the best vibes. #StrawberryMoon #FullMoon #Skywatching #Science

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Michelle York

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Strawberry Moon: Not Red, Still Wild

The 2025 Strawberry Moon is coming, and no, it’s not actually red! This full moon (peaking June 11) is the lowest of the year, making it look extra huge on the horizon. If you’re in Oceania, you’ll see it literally turn off a star (Antares) as it passes in front of it—how cool is that? Plus, Mars will be hanging out nearby. Pro tip: snap your moon pics at moonrise for the best shot! #StrawberryMoon #Skywatching #LunarEvents #Science

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Tamara Jones

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Northern Lights Round 2 Tonight?

Heads up, skywatchers! Another shot at seeing the northern lights could be coming tonight thanks to a recent solar flare. If you’re in the northern U.S. (think: North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, and a few others), you might catch that magical aurora glow after sunset. Pro tip: even if you can’t see it with your eyes, your phone’s night mode might pick up the colors! Conditions are fading, so this could be your last chance for a while. Who’s staying up to try? #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Skywatching #Science

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Tamara Jones

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Did You See That Wild Sky Streak?

People across the US were freaking out over a mysterious glowing streak in the sky—some thought it was a rare space weather event called STEVE. Turns out, it was actually a Chinese rocket dumping fuel way up in the atmosphere! The chemical reaction made the sky light up, and everyone was left guessing. Wild how space tech can accidentally put on a show, right? Next time you see something weird up there, it might just be rocket science! #SpaceMystery #RocketLaunch #Skywatching #STEVE #SpaceNews #Science

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