# Two Planets Are Visible With the Naked Eye Tonight — May 08, 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: 2026-05-08T07:03:39+00:00
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Duration seconds: 115

## Resource

Track upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and identify key celestial objects visible in the night sky. Learn how solar activity is currently influencing the potential for aurora sightings in northern latitudes.

## Highlights
- Main idea: High solar activity and sunspot groups are increasing the chance of aurora borealis tonight
- Practical takeaway: Look high in the east for the bright orange star Arcturus within the Boötes constellation
- Launch update: A SpaceX Falcon 9 is prepared for flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 11th
- Space station status: Twelve crew members, including Oleg Kononenko and Tracy Caldwell Dyson, are currently aboard the ISS
- Stargazing tip: A slim crescent moon rising in the pre-dawn hours will provide dark skies for night observations

## Topics

SpaceX, International Space Station, Astronomy, Solar Activity, Aurora Borealis, Falcon 9, Stargazing, NASA

## Chapters
- 0:30 — Celestial Navigation: Locating Arcturus and the Boötes constellation in the night sky.
- 0:40 — Life Aboard the ISS: An update on the twelve humans currently living and working in orbit.
- 1:00 — SpaceX Launch Forecast: Details on the upcoming Falcon 9 mission and booster landing attempt at Vandenberg.
- 1:10 — Night Sky Conditions: Moon phase updates and how they affect visibility for stargazers.
- 1:40 — Solar Weather Update: Analyzing sunspot activity and the probability of northern lights.
- 3:10 — UFO Sightings Update: A brief look at verified reports regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.

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