NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’
New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.
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Explosive Solar Weather Reaches its Maximum as the Sun’s Poles Flip
The Sun has entered its solar maximum, according to experts who are looking ahead at the possibility of potentially volatile space weather in the near future.
Space Weather Events Pose Significant Risk to U.S. Capitol, Scientists Warn
Washington DC’s power grid is one among several U.S. cities that are especially vulnerable to threats from space weather events, new research shows.
Most Severe Geomagnetic Storm Forecast in Two Decades Could Mean Northern Lights Sightings
A severe geomagnetic storm is expected to occur over the weekend, which space weather experts say will likely begin as early as Friday afternoon or evening.
Powerful Geomagnetic Storm Could Lead to Aurora Sightings, Space Weather Experts Say
Appearances of the aurora borealis are expected to be likely in parts of North America on Monday night, following an intense geomagnetic storm that struck the Earth on Sunday.
A Mysterious Midnight Celestial Event Was Detected Using a Cold War Spying Technique
A seldom-seen midnight celestial event reportedly occurred in recent weeks, marking what may be just the second time the rare solar phenomena has been observed in more than a decade.
A Massive Solar Flare is Headed for Earth this Halloween
This week, we turn our attention toward the Sun and the solar flare that has been brewing there in recent days that has researchers at NASA talking.
Northern Lights May Appear Brightly as Energy from the Sun Bombards Earth
Energy from a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) reached the Earth on Thursday, setting the stage for a brighter-than-normal performance by the Northern Lights.