Cosmic Scare: NASA Celebrates Halloween With 9 Vintage Horror Film Posters

Flares of Fury

AU Microscopii is a young, hot-headed star that throws temper tantrums in the form of violent flares.

This temperamental star is located less than 32 light-years from Earth, but it is nothing like our Sun. The young star sends out deadly blasts of radiation towards its planet AU Mic b, destroying its chances of ever hosting life.

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