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r/spaceweather

Weather in spaaaaaaaace!

Subscribers

12,004

Created

March 11, 2012

14 years ago

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How to think about r/spaceweather

The community focuses on the phenomena of space weather, including solar activity and its effects on Earth and technology. Members discuss topics such as solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and cosmic events, often sharing real-time data and news releases from organizations like NOAA. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of scientific inquiry and real-time updates, making it a hub for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants in this community range from amateur astronomers and space enthusiasts to professionals in the fields of meteorology and astrophysics. They are typically curious individuals who seek to understand the implications of space weather on Earth and technology. The vibe is generally informative and collaborative, with members eager to share insights and findings.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes timely updates on solar events, scientific discussions, and visual data representations like timelapse videos. Posts that lack scientific backing or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community values accuracy and relevance, encouraging a steady cadence of posts that align with ongoing space weather phenomena.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Engaging authentically by sharing valuable insights, educational content, or tools related to space weather can resonate well. Collaborating with experts or providing data-driven resources may enhance credibility. However, brands should avoid self-serving posts and instead focus on contributing to discussions or sharing relevant news.

Top keywords

What r/spaceweather talks about

Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.

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External signals

Where the community looks

Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

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Where this audience also spends time

Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/spaceweather — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/spaceweather have?

r/spaceweather has approximately 12,004 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/spaceweather created?

r/spaceweather was created on March 11, 2012 (14 years ago).

What is r/spaceweather about?

The community focuses on the phenomena of space weather, including solar activity and its effects on Earth and technology. Members discuss topics such as solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and cosmic events, often sharing real-time data and news releases from organizations like NOAA. Its distinctiveness lies in the blend of scientific inquiry and real-time updates, making it …

What subreddits are similar to r/spaceweather?

Communities similar to r/spaceweather include r/10thgenaccords, r/kic8462852, r/satellites.

Who are the most active posters on r/spaceweather?

The most frequent posters on r/spaceweather include u/RootaBagel, u/AscensionDiaries, u/tekadvizor.

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