SPACEWEATHER.COM NEWS: 04/04/2026
DID COMET MAPS JUST DIE? Today, sundiving Comet MAPS (C/2026 A1) is flying through the sun’s atmosphere only 160,000 km above the sun’s surface. SOHO coronagraphs are monitoring the dive–and it might have turned into a Death Dive:
Jackie and Shadow’s Eggs, Big Bear Valley Eagle Cam
Jackie and Shadow are Waiting and Watching. One Eaglet is hatching and a Pip on the Second Egg reveals another on the way. Jackie and Shadow are standing by as if in the waiting room for their new family. They appear to be very proud as they share affection and announce the news from the treetops.
Shadow brings Jackie a big fish to celebrate.
Jackie and Shadow spent yesterday morning going in and out of the nest but also enjoying the beautiful scenery from their well constructed high rise that has a spectacular view of the lake. Each one delivered a couple of new sticks to add to their collection, plus they shared some quality time together observing their vast territory.
Circled in the background is the Big Bear Lake Solar Observatory
Jackie and Shadow have been spending time “Blessing and Repairing their home.” They’ve been gathering sticks for home improvements. This should be a very interesting season. Their last two offspring, Sunny and Gizmo, have also been seen visiting the old homestead. They may still be close to home to meet some new brothers or sisters.
The last time I saw Jackie, the spot on her head was gone. Now it’s back. This post includes the REAL news from Sandy at Friends of Big Bear Valley. She has the answer for that too.
Circled above in the background, the Big Bear Lake Observatory has THE state of the art Goode Solar Telescope with clearer images of the Sun than the telescopes in space.
Jackie and Shadow will be our Eagle eyes on Earth, and the Goode Solar Telescope our eyes on the Sun.
