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Sun news: Sun-stuff coming to Earth, auroras ahead!
Sun news, October 8, 2026: A CME is heading to Earth, with G2 storms and auroras likely tomorrow, October 9. Plus. a 2nd CME is following close behind.
October 8, 2026
Earth
Hurricane Isaias is the 1st hurricane of the Atlantic season
Hurricane Isaias has become the 1st hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. It should bring dangerous storm surge to the Gulf Coast Friday and Saturday.
October 8, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for October
Visible planets and night sky guide. Don't miss tonight's Draconid meteor shower! The Orionids are coming soon, too. Watch a video and see charts here.
October 8, 2026
Space
Hera mission hits the brakes to arrive at asteroid
The Hera mission will hit the brakes Thursday as it slows down to reach Dimorphos. This asteroid is the site of a human-made impact in 2022.
October 8, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
The ghost of Biela’s Comet: It created a storm and disappeared
November's Andromedid meteor shower is from the ghost of Biela’s Comet. It stunned observers in the 1800s, breaking up and producing meteor storms.
October 8, 2026
Today's Image
Martian dawn pic from Curiosity rover highlights cliffs and crags
On October 6, 2026, NASA released an image of Martian dawn from the Curiosity rover. The image captures a pale light illuminating distant cliffs and crags.
October 8, 2026
Today's Image
Moon and Jupiter pics here! A cosmic hide-and-seek
On Tuesday morning, the moon slid in front of Jupiter, blocking it from view. Our EarthSky community shared their moon and Jupiter pics.
October 7, 2026
Earth
Kelvin waves: Will El Niño bring coastal flooding to American west?
As El Niño continues to strengthen, it could cause Kelvin waves to move east and eventually trigger coastal flooding in the North American west.
October 7, 2026
Tonight
Find the Andromeda Galaxy using Cassiopeia
Leave the city behind this weekend and go galaxy-hunting! Cassiopeia - one of the easiest constellations to identify - points the way to the Andromeda Galaxy.
October 7, 2026
Space
Solar system’s most bizarre moons! Take the tour
The solar system’s most bizarre moons reveal active, complex worlds that continue to surprise scientists. Are any of them harboring life?
October 6, 2026
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