# Tonight on the Edge of Space — April 24, 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: 2026-04-24T07:02:17+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tonight-on-the-edge-of-space-april-24-2026--71607187
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Duration seconds: 100

## Resource

Monitor solar activity and upcoming celestial events, including a high-energy sunspot period and a passing cosmic object. The episode also covers the upcoming Long March 6 launch and optimal stargazing windows.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Solar activity is peaking with multiple sunspot regions capable of triggering solar flares
- Practical takeaway: Plan for moderate aurora viewing opportunities across Canada and the northern US
- Observation tip: The moon is approaching full phase, making post-sunset stargazing ideal
- Space news: China's Long March 6 rocket is scheduled for launch from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
- Celestial event: A cosmic object, roughly the size of a bus, is passing Earth at eight lunar distances

## Topics

Solar Flares, Northern Lights, Artemis II, Long March 6, Stargazing, Sunspots, Astronomy, Spaceflight

## Chapters
- 0:20 — Artemis II and Lunar Visibility: Updates on Artemis II from Launch Complex 34 and the increasing brightness of the moon.
- 0:50 — Solar Activity and Auroras: An analysis of active sunspot regions and the probability of Northern Lights in North America.
- 1:20 — Long March 6 and Near-Earth Objects: Details on the upcoming Chinese rocket launch and a passing cosmic object near Earth.
- 1:40 — Evening Sky: Venus and Mercury: Tracking the visibility of Venus as the evening star and Mercury's position after sunset.
- 1:50 — UFO Sightings and Verification: A look at recent reported sightings and the concept of disclosure.

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