Daily Space Report - January 13, 2026 - Rising Sunspots and Aurora Possible

0:03 Calarogu Shark Media. This is your daily space report from Sleep from Space. Let's take a quiet look at what's happening above us today. Two planets worth watching this month. Jupiter commands the evening sky, while Mars climbs higher each night, growing brighter as it approaches opposition. In the coming weeks. Starting with the Sun, solar activity is picking up. Active regions on the Sun's surface are growing more complex, increasing the odds of sea class flares. Astronomers are watching these areas closely. The uptick in solar activity means auroras are more likely tonight, especially up north. If you're in Alaska, Canada, or the northern US, look toward the northern horizon after it gets fully dark, green and sometimes red curtain might dance overhead, step outside and look south. Orion commands the sky.

1:07 The constellation seven main stars form one of the most recognizable patterns in the heavens. Binoculars revealed the sword hanging from his belt. Astronomers are tracking an asteroid twenty twenty two Obi five, about the size of a car. We'll pass Earth today at a safe distance of one point seven times the distance to the Moon. It poses no threat to Earth, but it's a reminder of the dynamic neighborhood we live in. That's today's space Report. As you rest tonight, remember that Earth moves quietly through space, wrapped in its protective magnetic field, while rockets launch and distant worlds wait to be explored. Sleep well,