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The Northern Lights Are Expected Over The Northern US This Weekend

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — The sun has been especially active recently, sparking strong geomagnetic storms over the weekend. Conditions were just right, causing a “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field.”. The “disturbance” meant many got to see the northern lights dance (or at least shimmer) across the night sky....

Video: Northern lights seen shimmering from the International Space Station

IFLScience

The peak of the Perseid meteor shower could coincide with a spectacular light show.

Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible

TIME

The best time to watch the Perseid meteor shower in the U.S. was the night of Aug. 11.

See Perseid Meteor Shower in Photos

Space.com

Auroras on Earth occur when storms from our sun engulf our planet. In a rare cosmic feat last April, our planet returned the favor.

Intense solar storm opens '2-way highway' for charged particles, sparking rare auroras on the sun

NewsNation

Two meteor showers will overlap over southern skies tonight. Here is where they'll be most visible.

How to watch the double meteor showers tonight

Skygazers have a treat coming to them at the end of July, as the firmament will feature not one, but two -- and maybe even three -- meteor showers. As Earth's orbit crosses the paths of two comets, meteor showers associated with those events are set to peak at around the same time, from July 29 to 31. And the prolific meteor shower known as the Perseids might actually overlap with the other two.

How to Watch the Upcoming Double -- Maybe Triple -- Meteor Shower

Talker

These solar storms can trigger spectacular displays of aurora as the Earth's magnetosphere is disturbed by the solar wind.
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Massive solar flare could bring stunning aurora views on Earth

Although the dog days of summer are still in full swing, winter weather will be here before you know it. To help you prepare for the chilly months ahead, the Old Farmers' Almanac, America’s oldest weather forecaster, just released its 2024-2025 extended winter weather forecast. And it looks like it's going to be a wet and snowy one.

It's Going to Be a Very Wet and Snowy Winter—See the Farmers' Almanac Forecast Map Here

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The US Sun

2024 has already been a bumper year for shooting stars and Northern Lights displays – and there might be more to come. Meteor showers happen all the time and scientists are able to forecast when they’re due to brighten up the night skies. The Northern Lights – or Aurora Borealis – are more difficult to predict […]

Exact dates to see shooting stars in 2024 with up to 150 an hour visible – and there’s a chance of Northern Lights too

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

On Wednesday, August 14, stargazers will have the opportunity to spot a special phenomenon: Mars and Jupiter will form a conjunction in the early morning sky. The celestial event will be visible from Earth to the naked eye. While the two plants have been near each other all month, their...

Look Up! Mars and Jupiter Will Form a Rare Conjunction in the Night Sky This Week

Fox Weather

Another Northern Lights show could be coming to parts of the northern U.S. and Midwest this week after the Sun released multiple rounds of energized particles now racing toward Earth.

Strong geomagnetic storm could produce Northern Lights displays across northern US this week

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Cooking With Maryann

If you crave those perfect soft chocolate chip cookies like I do, this recipe is for you! I'll be honest, I'll eat the storebought version from time to time, as long as I don't look at the ingredient list! These are so fresh and delicious, you will be happy to save yourself from all those pacakaged preservatives. Here's what you'll need:

Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies!

The Independent

 Missed the Perseids meteor shower over the weekend? Don’t worry. There are still other opportunities to catch shooting stars this summer.The meteor shower, which started in July, is expected to last the rest of the month but peaked on 12 August.According to NASA’s website, the sky show is considered the “best meteor shower of the year,” with as many as 100 meteors traveling per hour at 37 miles per second. Meteors, commonly known as shooting stars, are space rocks that enter Earth’s atmosphere.When showers happen, many meteors will hit earth’s atmosphere over a short period of time. As they...

Don’t worry if you missed the Perseids meteor shower, here are the other times to catch it in 2024

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

In May, Palmer Candy Company recalled about three dozen of its white-coated confectionary items due to possible salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently upgraded the recall to a Class I recall, which is considered its most severe. Per the FDA, a Class I recall includes situations...

Check Your Pantry: Nationwide Candy Recall Has Been Upgraded Due to Salmonella Risk

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The Northern Lights May Return to the US This Week—Here's How to See Them

There have already been multiple opportunities to see the northern lights this year. But if you haven't spotted the celestial phenomenon yet, you may have another...

The Northern Lights May Return to the US This Week—Here's How to See Them

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