# Orbits and Oceans of Stars — April 25, 2026

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Podcast: [Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-news-and-weather-today-auroras-rocket-launches-night-sky-viewing-6693379)
Published: 2026-04-25T07:02:39+00:00
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Duration seconds: 100

## Resource

Track the latest orbital developments including the upcoming Long March 6 launch and updates on the Artemis II mission. Learn how solar activity is currently driving increased aurora potential and monitoring an approaching asteroid.

## Highlights
- Main idea: High solar activity and sunspot groups are increasing the probability of northern lights in high latitudes
- Practical takeaway: For the best stargazing, wait until the early morning hours after the bright gibbous moon sets
- Main idea: China's Long March 6 is positioned on the pad at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center for an imminent flight
- Failure mode: Do not ignore the bright evening star, Venus, which is currently visible and bright enough to cast faint shadows
- Main idea: Asteroid 2026 HA3 will pass within five lunar distances of Earth in approximately one week

## Topics

Spaceflight, Astronomy, Artemis II, Long March 6, Solar Activity, Asteroids, Auroras, Stargazing

## Chapters
- 0:20 — Artemis II Mission Update: Observations and thoughts regarding the Artemis II mission from Launch Complex 34.
- 0:30 — Night Sky Viewing Guide: How to navigate the bright gibbous moon and the visibility of Venus as the evening star.
- 0:50 — Long March 6 Launch: Details on the upcoming rocket launch from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China.
- 1:00 — Solar Activity and Auroras: An update on sunspot groups and the moderate chance of seeing northern lights.
- 1:20 — Asteroid Flyby Alert: Tracking the approach of asteroid 2026 HA3 and its proximity to Earth.

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