To look for life out there, it helps to know how it started here.\u00a0<\/strong>One of the feature articles in the latest issue of The Planetary Report explores the concept of the\u00a0last universal common ancestor, or LUCA, an ancient population of organisms from which all life on Earth evolved. By learning more about the conditions in which life first developed on Earth, we can refine our\u00a0search for life elsewhere.\u00a0Pictured: Hydrothermal vents deep in the North Atlantic Ocean, where life on Earth may have begun. Image credit: R.B. Pedersen\/Centre for Geobiology.<\/i><\/p>\n With auroras stretching across more of the planet this year, it\u2019s worth looking up.\u00a0<\/strong>Vince Ledvina, also known as the Aurora Guy, joins\u00a0this week\u2019s Planetary Radio to discuss the science behind the northern and southern lights and what they can tell us about our Sun, our planet, and other worlds across our galaxy.<\/p>\n Sept. 14 is International Observe the Moon Night.\u00a0<\/strong>Celebrate all things lunar with virtual and in-person events around the world, educational resources for people of all ages, Moon-watching tips, and so much more.<\/p>\n Members, we\u2019re making some changes to our web services!\u00a0<\/strong>The Planetary Society has recently upgraded our online services systems, which impacts members\u2019 access to the Account Center and the Digital Member Community. If you are a member,\u00a0visit our updated FAQ page to learn more and ensure you can log into everything you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Planetary](\"https:\/\/planetary.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/email\/newsletter\/email-tps-logo-small.png\"){kind=logo}
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