When we have a sunny day, we think of that as good weather. But, in space, the shining sun gives us weather that is not always nice – it can be quite stormy! This “space weather” can result in spectacular lights at the North and South Pole called aurora. However, that beauty harbors energies that can affect our technological society on Earth and throughout the solar system. Alex Young will explore the challenges of dealing with space weather and discuss how it can impact us here on Earth and beyond.