Morning.
I reclaim my time.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
March 8, 2026
The Aurora Tree
Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora. The beauty of the aurora combined with how it seemed to mimic a tree right nearby mesmerized the photographer to such a degree that he momentarily forgot to take pictures. When viewed at the right angle, it seemed that this tree had aurora for leaves. Fortunately, before the aurora morphed into a different overall shape, he came to his senses and captured the awe-inspiring momentary coincidence. Typically triggered by solar explosions, aurora are caused by high energy electrons impacting the Earth's atmosphere around 150 kilometers up. The unusual Earth-sky collaboration was witnessed in March of 2017 in Iceland.
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB_J7f_XI-4
Solar Watch, Energy Penetration Point | S0 News and daylight savings frens
Mar.8.2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wapq5tM-FM8
https://www.aol.com/articles/pictures-spectacular-orange-moons-114217635.html
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/08/stormy-space-weather-messages-aliens
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/those-northern-lights-arent-just-pretty-theyre-telling-us-something-about-space/articleshow/129204635.cms
https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/03/sun-solar-activity-peaks-march-auroras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNFerGOUzFw (The Randall Carlson: What Ended The Ice Age?)
https://x.com/MrMBB333/status/2030459230147477979
https://x.com/MrMBB333/status/2030351977708965894
https://x.com/StefanBurnsGeo/status/2030587119857537421
https://x.com/schumannbot/status/2030644733127606657
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
https://spaceweather.com/
Time-Domain Photometry and Activity Evolution of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS with BHTOM
March 7, 2026
Time-domain photometric monitoring is essential for characterizing cometary evolution, particularly for rare interstellar objects with limited observing opportunities.
We aimed to characterize the pre-perihelion photometric behavior and dust activity of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and to test the capability of the Black Hole Target and Observation Manager (BHTOM) platform and telescope network for coordinated high-cadence non-sidereal observations.
We obtained 70 days of time-series photometry of 3I/ATLAS from 2025 July 4 – September 11 using 16 telescopes and 1554 images. The data were processed and calibrated with the BHTOM pipeline.
High-cadence, multi-band imaging was used to measure the rotation period and color evolution, while the dust activity was quantified via Afp measurements.
We present a pre-perihelion light curve of 3I/ATLAS from Rh = 3.18 – 2.19 au, which exhibited a steady increase of ~3 magnitudes with no evidence of anomalous behavior.
We measured a rotation period of P_rot = 15.98 +/- 0.08 h. The relative dust production increased from A(0)fp ~600 – 1100 cm, and the upper limit on the dust mass-loss rate increased from leq 217 kg/s to leq 328 kg/s.
We measured an activity index of n = -1.24 +/- 0.02, consistent with a well-developed dust coma. The colors were statistically non-changing, with only a weak, non-significant tendency for 3I/ATLAS to become bluer at 3.5 Rh > 2.2 au.
https://astrobiology.com/2026/03/time-domain-photometry-and-activity-evolution-of-interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-with-bhtom.html
https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.01383
https://www.astronomy.com/uncategorized/march-8-1986-the-second-of-five-probes-flies-by-halleys-comet/
https://avi-loeb.medium.com/is-the-mysterious-cylinder-on-mars-photographed-in-2022-by-the-curiosity-rover-a-human-made-6fcd8e242fea
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/03/08/a-possible-daylight-comet-is-coming—or-the-sun-may-destroy-it/
https://www.complicitclergy.com/2026/03/07/the-appearance-of-a-comet-and-the-conversion-of-the-church-to-catholic-tradition/
https://x.com/TraderGirlQ/status/2030537608695095439
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRoIh8w-hw (Stefan Burns: If Comets are Great Omens of Change, this One May Become a Legend…)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51MQ_HTJHXA (John Lenard Walson: 8 March 2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acIn3xCnfos (Ray's Astro: MYSTERIOUS STRUCTURE Under Antarctica – What They Don’t Explain)
Space Observation Center Opened by Russian Scientists in Antarctica
2026-03-08
The construction of a new magnetometric pavilion has been completed at the Russian Progress Station in Antarctica. The facility was built during the seasonal work of the 71st Russian Antarctic Expedition.
The pavilion is designed for observing the Earth's magnetic field and monitoring space weather. A site with minimal magnetic interference was chosen for its location to ensure the most accurate measurements.
Only non-magnetic materials were used in the construction. Each sensor is installed on a separate foundation and pedestal, which helps to eliminate the influence of building vibrations and improve the accuracy of scientific data.
The new pavilion has an unusual aerodynamic shape. The black coating of the building helps to absorb solar heat and maintain a comfortable temperature inside the room.
Year-round observations will allow scientists to track changes in the Earth's magnetic field, as well as study how the solar wind interacts with the magnetosphere of our planet.
https://www1.ru/en/news/2026/03/08/centr-kosmiceskix-nabliudenii-otkryli-rossiiskie-ucenye-v-antarktide.html
Feels like its time for some kind of change.
A shake up.
In here, out there, and everywhere.