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Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)

Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.

https://www.space.com/northern-lights-tonight-march-25-geomagnetic-storm-warning

New Barbie doll celebrates 60 years as an astronaut, but forgets when humans first flew into space

Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible, but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended. The toy company has released a Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th anniversary doll.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games-toys/new-barbie-doll-celebrates-60-years-as-an-astronaut-but-forgets-when-humans-first-flew-into-space

What will the partial solar eclipse of March 2025 look like from space?

On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will cause a dark shadow over eastern North America — and weather satellites will pick it up.

https://www.space.com/stargazing/eclipses/what-does-partial-solar-eclipse-look-like-from-space

1st-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil targeted for March 24

Isar Aerospace is set to launch its new Spectrum rocket from Europe's first orbit-capable spaceport facility in Norway.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/1st-ever-orbital-rocket-launch-from-european-soil-targeted-for-march-24

Exoplanet 'baby pictures' reveal exomoons possibly taking shape around infant worlds

Astronomers have examined infant planets orbiting a star 370 light-years away, seeing the exomoon forming disks of gas and dust around them in unprecedented detail.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/exoplanets/exoplanet-baby-pictures-reveal-exomoons-possibly-taking-shape-around-infant-worlds

Stunning space photo captures bright blue shock wave around double star system

This stunning image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.

https://www.space.com/stargazing/stunning-space-photo-captures-bright-blue-shock-wave-around-double-star-system

This solar filter attaches to your telescope, camera lens or spotting scope for safe eclipse viewing. With a 15% discount, grab it now in time for this month's solar event

Celestron EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse filter is ideal for viewing the eclipse safely with a telescope or DLSR camera

https://www.space.com/stargazing/astronomy-kit/celestron-solar-filter-deal-partial-solar-eclipse

Next month NASA's Lucy probe will visit an asteroid that's been waiting 150 million years to say hello

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon travel by asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed roughly 150 million years ago.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/asteroids/next-month-nasas-lucy-probe-will-visit-an-asteroid-thats-been-waiting-150-million-years-to-say-hello

Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'

Two nearby explosive massive star deaths, or supernovas, may have triggered mass extinction events in Earth's distant past, new research suggests.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/search-for-life/massive-star-explosions-may-have-triggered-two-mass-extinctions-in-earths-past-it-would-be-terrifying

'Microlightning' between water droplets could have sparked life on Earth. Here's how

The building blocks of life on Earth may have been fueled by tiny sparks hopping between water droplets.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/earth/microlightning-between-water-droplets-could-have-sparked-life-on-earth-heres-how

Mars madness! Perfect bracket wins you a trip to the Red Planet on SpaceX's Starship

If you have an otherworldly knack for picking the winners of college basketball games, you could get a free ride to Mars on SpaceX's Starship megarocket.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/mars/mars-madness-perfect-bracket-wins-you-a-trip-to-the-red-planet-on-spacexs-starship

The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms

New findings from China's Chang'e 6 lunar farside samples offer insights into the moon's volcanic past and mantle evolution.

https://www.space.com/the-universe/moon/the-far-side-of-the-moon-was-once-a-vast-magma-ocean-chinese-lunar-lander-confirms

'Starship Troopers' big-screen reboot coming from 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp — would you like to know more?

After a long wait and a bunch of disappointing straight-to-DVD sequels, Starship Troopers is still trying to live forever with a theatrical reboot now in development.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/starship-troopers-big-screen-reboot-coming-from-district-9-director-neill-blomkamp-would-you-like-to-know-more

Rocket Lab launching 5 'Internet of Things' satellites tonight: Watch it live

Rocket Lab plans to launch five "Internet of Things" satellites for the French company Kinéis tonight (March 17), and you can watch the action live.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-kineis-internet-of-things-high-five-launch

You can buy Chewbacca's Bowcaster or Luke's medal at a 'Star Wars' auction, but it could cost you half a million dollars

The Force is strong with two rare screen-used 'Star Wars' props up for bids this month

https://www.space.com/entertainment/you-can-buy-chewbaccas-bowcaster-or-lukes-medal-at-a-star-wars-auction-but-it-could-cost-you-half-a-million-dollars

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible in March 2025?

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

https://www.space.com/where-partial-solar-eclipse-visible-march-2025

Watch SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission arrive at the ISS tonight

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission will arrive at the International Space Station tonight (March 15), and you can watch the action live.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/spacex-crew-10-astronaut-mission-international-space-station-docking

SpaceX Crew-10 folds traits, hopes into origami crane zero-g indicator

What do you get when you fold together the contributions of four space station-bound astronauts from the U.S., Japan and Russia? A zero-gravity indicator in the form of a crocheted origami crane.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/spacex-crew-10-folds-traits-hopes-into-origami-crane-zero-g-indicator

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket launching for 6th time ever on Saturday: Watch it live

Firefly Aerospace will launch its Alpha rocket for the sixth time ever on Saturday morning (March 15), and you can watch the action live.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launch-lm-400-lockheed-martin

13 faster-than-light travel methods from sci-fi that leave Einstein's theory of relativity in their space dust

Cosmic speed limits can be a major inconvenience but they've rarely stopped science fiction in its tracks.

https://www.space.com/entertainment/13-faster-than-light-travel-methods-from-sci-fi-that-leave-einsteins-theory-of-relativity-in-their-space-dust