In episode 13, we ponder "What's Up" in the northern sky this week and gather the latest solar-terrestrial science news, including a new study that suggests major Earth-directed solar storms may be more common than previously thought. And with the full moon now starting to wane, you'll have a stellar time listening to this week's aurora forecast for Northern Canada and Alaska!

Episode 13 Sources & Resources

CNN: Solar Orbiter Mission Launch

Forbes.com: Stunning Northern Lights Revealed in Final Images of Saturn From NASA's Cassini Spacecraft

Live Science: Devastating Solar Storms Could Be Far More Common Than We Thought

The all-new Kp3 Podcast on Astronomynorth.com explores the frontiers of geospace and all things aurora. Hosted by James Pugsley, Kp3 features weekend aurora forecasts for Northern Canada and Alaska, solar cycle and geomagnetic storm updates, app reviews, media alerts, photography, special guests and all sorts of conversations about the nature, culture and wonder of Canada's northern sky.