SEVERE SPACE WEATHER: Did you know a solar flare can cause your toilet to stop working? That’s one of the surprising conclusions of a NASA-funded study on the social and economic impacts of severe space weather. Get the full story from Science@NASA.
MARS IS ALIVE: A team of NASA and university scientists has discovered “substantial plumes” of methane floating through the atmosphere of Mars. Their discovery indicates Mars is either biologically or geologically active. Get the full story from Science@NASA.
HOURS OF VENUS: Today and for the rest of the week, Venus is at maximum elongation (greatest apparent distance) from the sun. This means the silvery planet is “up” for more than three hours after sunset. Go outside after dark, face south, and take a long look.