We're talking Aurora's this week on planetary radio.

I'm Sarah Al Ahmed of the Planetary Society with more of the human adventure across our

solar system and beyond. I don't know if you've noticed but our star has been

acting up in recent months and that's totally to be expected

We're near solar maximum a time in the solar cycle when the sun is most active that means more sunspots

Some coronal mass ejections, and auroras on worlds all across our solar system.

This week, Vince Led Vina, also known as the Aurora Guy, joins us to discuss the science behind the northern and southern

lights and what they can tell us about our sun, our planet, and all of the worlds

across the galaxy. Then Bruce Betts joins me for What's Up, a chat about

global magnetic fields on Worlds, and a new

Random Space Fact.

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ways to know the Cosmos and our place within it. Before we move on to our interview today, I'd like to give a huge congratulations to the team

working on the Boeing Starliner.

We've been covering the tale of the Boeing Starliner astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch

Wilmore for the past few months.

These two brave space travelers are now on an extended stay aboard the International Space Station

following the first crew test flight of the Boeing Starliner.

It had some issues during the launch and they wanted to make sure it was safe for everyone.

Sunny and Butch are going to remain on the space station until early 2025.

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