Live Solar Tour: Solar Maximum & Auroras
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst took this image of an aurora as he circled Earth on the International Space Station.
Event starts on this day
Jul
30
2025
Join in for a live exploration of the sun with McDonald Observatory.
Description
Your hosts will show you live views of the Sun (weather permitting) as they discuss the sun’s cycle, how it creates auroras here on Earth and other affects it can have.
Moderators in the live chat will be taking questions, and the host will take more at the end.
Can’t make the livestream? The event will be recorded and remain on the McDonald Observatory’s YouTube channel.