Citizen scientists discovered a strange glow in the sky, and then named it Steve

Sky watchers discovered a glowing purple, aurora-like phenomenon. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center confirmed the discovery, caused by fast-moving ions, and officially named it STEVE. Really. Read more…

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