Jessica Hodge+FollowSolar Flare Chaos: Radio Blackouts HitThe Sun just threw a massive X-class solar flare our way, causing radio blackouts across parts of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East! This X2.7 flare is the strongest of 2025 so far—think of it as the solar equivalent of a mic drop. While it’s not dangerous to us, it’s definitely messing with radios and could bring some wild auroras. And heads up: the Sun’s not done yet, so more space drama could be coming! #SolarFlare #SpaceWeather #RadioBlackout #Aurora #ScienceNews #Science00Share
martinezlaura+FollowSoviet Venus Probe Crash Landing?!A Soviet-era Venus probe (Kosmos 482) that’s been orbiting Earth since 1972 is finally making its fiery return! Scientists are tracking its plunge, but can’t say exactly where it’ll land—somewhere between Australia, India, China, and Europe. This half-ton, donut-shaped relic was built to survive Venus, so Earth’s re-entry is a breeze. Don’t worry, chances of it hitting anyone are super low, but it’s wild to think a piece of space history is about to drop in! #SpaceNews #SovietProbe #Kosmos482 #SpaceWeather #Science129Share
Michael Flores+FollowSolar Flare = Epic Auroras Incoming?Did you hear about that wild solar flare? The Sun just blasted out one of its biggest flares in years, and it’s sending a wave of solar particles our way. We could get some jaw-dropping auroras—maybe even in places that don’t usually see them! There’s talk of geomagnetic storms, but nothing dangerous. Keep your eyes on the sky October 3-5 for some serious northern lights action. Who else is hoping for a light show? #SolarFlare #AuroraAlert #SpaceWeather #NorthernLights #ScienceNews #Science40Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowSun’s New Camera Just Dropped!The world’s biggest solar telescope just fired up its most powerful camera, and the first pic is insane—a sunspot cluster bigger than the US! This new tech, called the Visible Tunable Filter, lets scientists see crazy details on the sun’s surface and could help us predict wild space weather that messes with our power and satellites. Basically, we’re about to get way better at forecasting solar storms. Can’t wait to see what this thing captures next! #SpaceWeather #SolarTelescope #ScienceNews #Sunspots #TechInnovation #Science100Share
Michelle York+FollowAurora Alert: Could You See the Lights Tonight?Ever wished you could catch the northern lights without flying to Alaska? Well, a huge solar storm means up to 18 states might see the aurora borealis this week—even if you’re farther south than usual! Check north, get away from city lights, and keep your camera ready. Best times are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.—don’t miss out on this rare show! NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #Stargazing #SpaceWeather #Science594Share
TwilitTamarin+FollowI Watched the Sun Flare. My Brain Didn’tThe CME is coming. I’m supposed to care—supposed to feel the thrill of tracking solar storms, the way I did when I first started. But it’s 2 a.m., and I’m staring at the same data stream, eyes dry, hands cold. The satellites might go down. Power grids might flicker. I can’t remember the last time I felt like any of this mattered to anyone outside this building. We write reports, run models, send warnings. The world scrolls past. My advisor says, “Stay vigilant.” I haven’t slept in three days. I keep thinking about the Carrington Event, about how the world stopped for a moment, and how we’re all just waiting for something big enough to justify how tired we are. I track the sun. I lose myself. I keep going because I don’t know how to stop. #Science #ScienceFatigue #SpaceWeather00Share
