The Northern Lights have lit up the skies above Scotland and northern England after a solar storm.

NASA satellites detected the Sun unleashing a moderate blast at Earth on Thursday. Expect Northern Lights on Saturday.

The phenomenon known as the northern lights, or the aurora borealis, made a rare appearance as far south as Georgia.

So, have you decided which Pro Bowl party you're going to, yet? None comes to mind? The game is this weekend, by the way, in Honolulu. Kickoff at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Hawaii time. And honestly, if you were in tropical islands on a gorgeous morning in February, where would you rather be than in a stadium watching yet one more punt?

Here's a handy breakdown of some popular adventures, organized by their best months.

Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler includes chapters on visiting space museums, NASA research and flight centers, and observatories that offer tours.

John McCain touts Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a force in the his battle against earmarks and entrenched power brokers, but under her leadership the state this year asked for almost $300 per person in requests for pet projects from one of McCain's top adversaries: indicted Sen. Ted Stevens.

Bad news for you Jessica supporters: Injury has forced her out of the So You Think You Can Dance (Fox, 8 ET/PT) top 10. She'll appear tonight to explain what happened, and then she'll be replaced by the just-eliminated and now-returning Comfort though odds are, not for long.

Earth emits an ear-piercing series of chirps and whistles that could be heard by any aliens who might be listening, astronomers have discovered.