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A significant M5.6-class solar flare from sunspot AR4046 raises concerns of geomagnetic storms. Experts discuss the potential impacts on Earth, including disruptions to radio communications and increased solar radiation levels. Authorities remain vigilant as the sunspot rotates into an Earth-facing position, with a 25% chance of an X-class flare in the coming days. Stay informed on how this solar activity could affect aviation, power grids, and satellite operations. Sources: https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/ [https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/] https://videos.space.com/m/dLuXNbQw/sun-blasts-strong-m-class-flare-spacecraft-captures-fireworks?list=6DUiA9a3 [https://videos.space.com/m/dLuXNbQw/sun-blasts-strong-m-class-flare-spacecraft-captures-fireworks?list=6DUiA9a3] https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/ [https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/] https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americas [https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americas] https://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/ [https://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/] https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/x-class-solar-flare-from-emerging-sunspot-causes-radio-blackouts-across-americas-8039693 [https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/x-class-solar-flare-from-emerging-sunspot-causes-radio-blackouts-across-americas-8039693] https://community.spaceweatherlive.com/topic/3854-ar4046/ [https://community.spaceweatherlive.com/topic/3854-ar4046/] https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/reports/noaa-swpc-alerts-watches-and-warnings.html [https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/reports/noaa-swpc-alerts-watches-and-warnings.html] https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/r2-moderate-hf-radio-blackout-event-01-apr-2025 [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/r2-moderate-hf-radio-blackout-event-01-apr-2025] https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americas [https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americas] https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/solar-cycle.html [https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/solar-cycle.html] https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/archive/2025/04/01.html [https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/archive/2025/04/01.html] https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/cme-solar-flare [https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/cme-solar-flare] https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/multi-hazard-storm-system-expected-to-bring-tornadoes-flash-floods-and-snow-to-central-and-eastern-u-s/ [https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/multi-hazard-storm-system-expected-to-bring-tornadoes-flash-floods-and-snow-to-central-and-eastern-u-s/] https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/ [https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/] https://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/ [https://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/] https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/ [https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/]

Join us as we delve into SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission, the first private astronaut journey to Earth's polar regions. Discover the mission's scientific objectives, including aurora documentation and microgravity experiments, and learn about the international crew aboard the Crew Dragon Resilience. Plus, get the latest updates on SpaceX's rescheduled Starlink satellite launch, aimed at expanding global internet coverage. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpgQFYIBmn4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpgQFYIBmn4] https://www.space.com/news/live/fram2-spacex-mission-updates [https://www.space.com/news/live/fram2-spacex-mission-updates] https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/28/fram2-astronauts-arrive-in-florida-ahead-of-polar-spaceflight/ [https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/28/fram2-astronauts-arrive-in-florida-ahead-of-polar-spaceflight/] https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/watch-chilling-1st-views-of-earths-poles-seen-by-spacex-fram2-astronauts-video [https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/watch-chilling-1st-views-of-earths-poles-seen-by-spacex-fram2-astronauts-video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2XrdYEdvQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2XrdYEdvQ] https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80 [https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80] https://keyt.com/news/santa-maria-north-county/2025/03/31/falcon-9-launch-of-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg-sfb-scheduled-for-tuesday-afternoon/ [https://keyt.com/news/santa-maria-north-county/2025/03/31/falcon-9-launch-of-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg-sfb-scheduled-for-tuesday-afternoon/] https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/spacex-rocket-launch-california-starlink/3667538/ [https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/spacex-rocket-launch-california-starlink/3667538/] https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/03/launch-roundup-033125/ [https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/03/launch-roundup-033125/] https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html [https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html] https://spaceflightnow.com [https://spaceflightnow.com] https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80 [https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80] https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0 [https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0] https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/florida/rocket-launches-in-florida-heres-an-updating-list-of-all-2025-missions-from-cape-canaveral/ [https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/florida/rocket-launches-in-florida-heres-an-updating-list-of-all-2025-missions-from-cape-canaveral/] https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/29/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/ [https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/29/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches] https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7793 [https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7793] https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0 [https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZCJsfI0uLc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZCJsfI0uLc] https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-to-launch-15-version-2-mini-starlinks-from-west-coast/ [https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-to-launch-15-version-2-mini-starlinks-from-west-coast/] https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/01/spacex-delays-april-fools-day-launch-of-starlink-group-11-13-smallsats-now-on-for-thursday/ [https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/01/spacex-delays-april-fools-day-launch-of-starlink-group-11-13-smallsats-now-on-for-thursday/] https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites.html [https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites.html] https://www.foxla.com/news/spacex-rocket-starlink-satellites-orbit-southern-california-coast [https://www.foxla.com/news/spacex-rocket-starlink-satellites-orbit-southern-california-coast] https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-80 [https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-80]

In this episode, we explore the upcoming celestial event where Venus will reach its peak brightness in late April 2025. Discover why this phenomenon is a must-see for astronomy enthusiasts, with insights on how to best observe the planet's changing phases and tips for capturing stunning images. Join us as we delve into the details of this remarkable astronomical spectacle. Sources: https://www.astronomy.com/observing/april-2025-whats-in-the-southern-hemisphere-sky-this-month/ [https://www.astronomy.com/observing/april-2025-whats-in-the-southern-hemisphere-sky-this-month/] https://starwalk.space/en/news/night-sky-tonight-april [https://starwalk.space/en/news/night-sky-tonight-april] https://miamidaily.life/news/space-journal/observing-venus-at-its-peak-in-2025/ [https://miamidaily.life/news/space-journal/observing-venus-at-its-peak-in-2025/] https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/what-to-see-stargazing-tips-april-2025/ [https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/what-to-see-stargazing-tips-april-2025/] https://universemagazine.com/en/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-and-venus-at-its-peak-astronomical-events-of-april-2025/ [https://universemagazine.com/en/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-and-venus-at-its-peak-astronomical-events-of-april-2025/] https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/01/look-up-the-best-astronomical-events-happening-in-april-2025/ [https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/01/look-up-the-best-astronomical-events-happening-in-april-2025/] https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-april-2025/ [https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-april-2025/] https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/sky-at-a-glance/ [https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/sky-at-a-glance/] https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/stargazing-tonight-what-see-night-sky [https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/stargazing-tonight-what-see-night-sky] https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/ [https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/] https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/29/lyrids-and-morning-planets-april-2025-sky-watch-by-dennis-herrmann/ [https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/29/lyrids-and-morning-planets-april-2025-sky-watch-by-dennis-herrmann/] https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/?p=591141 [https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/?p=591141] https://www.instagram.com/starwalkapp/reel/DH41AhbOg5o/ [https://www.instagram.com/starwalkapp/reel/DH41AhbOg5o/] https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/ [https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/] https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/the-sky-in-april-2025-by-dee-sharples/ [https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/the-sky-in-april-2025-by-dee-sharples/] https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/03/30/the-sky-above-you-april-2025/ [https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/03/30/the-sky-above-you-april-2025/] https://www.instagram.com/astro4space/reel/DH3d9f5Tk2g/ [https://www.instagram.com/astro4space/reel/DH3d9f5Tk2g/] https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-april-2025/ [https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-april-2025/] https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/t-crb-not-the-only-star-ready-to-blow-meet-u-gem/ [https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/t-crb-not-the-only-star-ready-to-blow-meet-u-gem/] https://www.instagram.com/akashastronomy/p/DH2vvs0yIrE/celestial-events-april-2025the-solar-system-will-keep-us-looking-up-spacewards-t/ [https://www.instagram.com/akashastronomy/p/DH2vvs0yIrE/celestial-events-april-2025the-solar-system-will-keep-us-looking-up-spacewards-t/]

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams safely return to Earth after a 286-day mission on the ISS, initially planned for just 8 days. Discover how SpaceX's Crew-9 mission facilitated their return and the scientific achievements accomplished during their extended stay. Explore the challenges and lessons learned from this remarkable journey in space exploration. Sources: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/nasa-smartwatches-evs-technology-news-march-2025/ [https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/nasa-smartwatches-evs-technology-news-march-2025/] https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nasa-says-butch-wilmore-sunita-williams-rescue-mission-wouldnt-have-happened-without-donald-trump-101742930893943.html [https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nasa-says-butch-wilmore-sunita-williams-rescue-mission-wouldnt-have-happened-without-donald-trump-101742930893943.html] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEih22ihamA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEih22ihamA] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-2-DvrYlI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-2-DvrYlI] https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/sunita-williams-to-speak-on-extended-space-mission-tonight-how-to-watch-2701597-2025-03-31 [https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/sunita-williams-to-speak-on-extended-space-mission-tonight-how-to-watch-2701597-2025-03-31] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7pajk40ev8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7pajk40ev8] https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-air-first-interview-stranded-astronauts-since-return-earth [https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-air-first-interview-stranded-astronauts-since-return-earth] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yapFBnx5ivY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yapFBnx5ivY] https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/boeing-starliner-astronauts-will-spend-at-least-240-days-in-space-is-that-a-new-record [https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/boeing-starliner-astronauts-will-spend-at-least-240-days-in-space-is-that-a-new-record] https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-spacex-crew-9-astronauts-to-discuss-science-mission/ [https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-spacex-crew-9-astronauts-to-discuss-science-mission/] https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-03-25/nasa-astronauts-have-a-long-road-of-recovery-ahead [https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-03-25/nasa-astronauts-have-a-long-road-of-recovery-ahead]

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after an extended 286-day mission on the ISS, highlighting international cooperation in space. A partial solar eclipse captivates skywatchers across North America and Europe, while NASA reports a record low in Arctic sea ice, underscoring climate change impacts. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nasa-says-butch-wilmore-sunita-williams-rescue-mission-wouldnt-have-happened-without-donald-trump-101742930893943.html [https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nasa-says-butch-wilmore-sunita-williams-rescue-mission-wouldnt-have-happened-without-donald-trump-101742930893943.html] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-2-DvrYlI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-2-DvrYlI] https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/nasa-smartwatches-evs-technology-news-march-2025/ [https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/nasa-smartwatches-evs-technology-news-march-2025/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZckDS55kTxk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZckDS55kTxk] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ZhLk9rrjQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ZhLk9rrjQ] https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/boeing-starliner-astronauts-will-spend-at-least-240-days-in-space-is-that-a-new-record [https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/boeing-starliner-astronauts-will-spend-at-least-240-days-in-space-is-that-a-new-record] https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-spacex-crew-9-astronauts-to-discuss-science-mission/ [https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-spacex-crew-9-astronauts-to-discuss-science-mission/] https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-03-25/nasa-astronauts-have-a-long-road-of-recovery-ahead [https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-03-25/nasa-astronauts-have-a-long-road-of-recovery-ahead] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/march-2025-partial-solar-eclipse/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/march-2025-partial-solar-eclipse/] https://www.axios.com/2025/03/29/eclipse-time-double-sunrise-photos [https://www.axios.com/2025/03/29/eclipse-time-double-sunrise-photos] https://www.space.com/partial-solar-eclipse-how-where-when-to-see-march-2025 [https://www.space.com/partial-solar-eclipse-how-where-when-to-see-march-2025] https://www.space.com/what-will-happen-partial-solar-eclipse-march-2025 [https://www.space.com/what-will-happen-partial-solar-eclipse-march-2025] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3T20T8k2h0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3T20T8k2h0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwOL-q1FuVM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwOL-q1FuVM] https://nsidc.org/sea-ice-today/analyses/arctic-sea-ice-sets-record-low-maximum-2025 [https://nsidc.org/sea-ice-today/analyses/arctic-sea-ice-sets-record-low-maximum-2025] https://nsidc.org/news-analyses/news-stories/arctic-sea-ice-hits-record-low-maximum-extent-year [https://nsidc.org/news-analyses/news-stories/arctic-sea-ice-hits-record-low-maximum-extent-year] https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5522/ [https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5522/] https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14813 [https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14813] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGAlJjCOcyc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGAlJjCOcyc] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj2OFXLxP90 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj2OFXLxP90] https://www.instagram.com/nasaearth/reel/DHtk8STuSoo/ [https://www.instagram.com/nasaearth/reel/DHtk8STuSoo/]