50 results for "Coronal mass ejections"

In an extraordinary event, a massive solar storm that erupted in April 2023 temporarily disrupted Earth's magnetosphere, opening up a rare, two-hour magnetic highway between the Sun and Earth. This...

NOAA has released the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), the world’s first operational space-based coronagraph, capturing unprecedented views of the sun’s corona and monitoring coronal mass ejections (CMEs).…

NASA has confirmed that the Sun is at solar maximum, the peak of its 11-year cycle. This phase brings more frequent auroras and powerful space weather events, which could last…

A decades-old mystery about the sun’s outer atmosphere has been solved by researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Their discovery shows that reflected Alfvén waves are responsible for the…

A stunning display of the northern lights is expected across parts of the northern U.S. this weekend, following a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection from the Sun.

A solar storm this week may bring the northern lights to parts of the northern U.S., offering a rare chance for skywatchers to witness the aurora borealis. The National Oceanic…

On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will create the breathtaking "ring of fire" as the moon partially covers the sun. During this rare event, the moon will appear…

A recent solar eruption from sunspot AR3835, coinciding with Earth's autumnal equinox, has increased the chances of a geomagnetic storm impacting Earth on September 25. While most of the solar…

On the night of September 12, 2024, solar storms are expected to ignite auroras across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, giving skywatchers in northern U.S. states and Canada a chance...

As we approach the September equinox, experts are forecasting an increased likelihood of vibrant auroras due to the Russell-McPherron effect. This phenomenon, first described by Christopher Russell and Robert McPherron...

Sunspot activity on the Sun has reached its highest level in 23 years, with an average of 215.5 sunspots per day recorded in August 2024, according to Live Science. This...

If you’ve been enjoying the northern lights over the past few weeks, you’re in luck—you’ll have the chance to see them again this week. Thanks to increased solar activity, the...

On August 12, 2024, Earth was struck by a severe G4-class geomagnetic storm, following a series of powerful solar eruptions. The storm, classified as a "severe" event by the National...

This weekend, skywatchers in parts of the United States and Canada are in for a rare and breathtaking treat as the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are expected to make...

The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, offers a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors dancing across the night sky, typically visible in high-latitude regions. This evening presents a unique opportunity for...

A significant celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the mid-latitudes of the United States and Europe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has...

A remarkable digital artwork has been created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy, who meticulously combined over 100,000 images of the sun captured through a specially modified telescope. This stunning 375-megapixel image...

The sun, our dynamic and life-sustaining star, is showing early signs of transitioning to its next solar cycle, despite being only halfway through its current one. This surprising development has...

Researchers have made significant strides in predicting solar storms, which not only impact technological infrastructure but also result in the spectacular displays of the northern lights. This advancement is set...

Scientists have issued a new warning about the powerful impact of "head-on" interplanetary shocks on Earth's magnetic field, which can cause stunning aurora displays but also threaten critical infrastructure. The...

NASA's CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment, or CURIE, is set to launch on July 9, 2024, with the goal of investigating the origins of radio waves emitted by the sun. This...

NASA's NEOWISE mission, an essential part of the agency's planetary defense efforts, is nearing its end after a remarkable 14-year run. The spacecraft, which has significantly advanced our understanding of...

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, might be visible tonight in parts of the upper Midwest due to a minor geomagnetic storm. The Space Weather Prediction Center...

A particularly long-lived and violent sunspot cluster, designated AR 3723, has rotated back into view for the third time, promptly firing off an M9.3 solar flare. This cluster, which has...

There is a chance to witness the northern lights in Canada and parts of the northern U.S. once again tonight, marking another opportunity following May's historic solar geomagnetic storm. This...

Forecasters are closely monitoring a significant sunspot, designated as region #3697, which recently caused an extraordinary display of the northern lights across all 50 states. Following this spectacular event, the...

On June 3, 2024, the sun treated scientists and space enthusiasts to a spectacular event: an M-class solar flare that produced a massive plasma plume. Captured in stunning detail by...

May 2024 witnessed an extraordinary display of auroras, some of the most intense and vivid seen in centuries. The spectacular light shows, visible far beyond the usual Arctic and Antarctic...

The European Space Agency (ESA) has contracted Airbus Defence and Space to develop the Vigil satellite, a pioneering mission aimed at improving space weather forecasting. With a budget of €340...

A significant rise in northern lights sightings is anticipated as the sun approaches its solar maximum, an 11-year peak in solar activity. This increase in geomagnetic storms, caused by coronal...

Scientists have warned that a new and strong solar storm may hit Earth this week, following major eruptions from the Sun that impacted our planet. According to the National Oceanic...

Starlink, Elon Musk's SpaceX satellite arm, warned on Saturday of "degraded service" as the Earth was hammered by the largest geomagnetic storm caused by solar activity in more than two...

A major G4 geomagnetic storm may form on Friday, prompting NOAA authorities to issue a storm watch for the first time in nearly 20 years. The alert comes after several...

In a striking astronomical event, a super group of sunspots named AR3638-50 emerged on April 25th and 26th, marking an intense period of solar activity. The consequences of this event...

Today’s stories range from Meteorites could have brought all 5 genetic ‘letters’ of DNA to early Earth to Hubble discovers exoplanet unconventionally forming at an extreme distance to Did alien...

Astronomers now know of around 5,000 planets in orbit around other stars. A handful of these are both Earth-sized and in the habitable zones of the stars they orbit, where...

“The Galaxy Report” brings you news of space and science that has the capacity to provide clues to the mystery of our existence and adds a much needed cosmic perspective...

Posted on Jul 30, 2021 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Exoplanets “Before the mid-90’s, when the first secure case of an exoplanet, 51 Peg was discovered orbiting around a star like...

“With its larger size and atmosphere,” exoplanetologist Diana Dragomir told The Daily Galaxy, “TOI-1231b promises to give us a glimpse into the rate of atmospheric evaporation caused by its M...

Posted on Mar 7, 2021 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Exoplanets, Science There was a time not too many decades ago when an astronomer suggesting the existence of life-bearing planets beyond our...

Posted on Jun 4, 2020 in Astronomy, Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life The most abundant types of star in our Milky Way galaxy are red dwarfs, hosting the bulk of our galaxy’s...

Posted on Feb 18, 2020 in Astronomy, Extraterrestrial Life, Science Radio signals bearing the tell-tale signature of aurorae caused by an interaction between a star and its planet has been...

Posted on Dec 5, 2019 in Astronomy, NASA, Science Since it’s launch in 2018, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has returned unprecedented data from near the Sun, culminating in new discoveries...

Posted on Jun 17, 2019 in Astronomy, Climate Change, NASA, Science, Space We didn’t know what the Sun looked like in its first billion years, and it’s super important because...

Posted on Apr 3, 2018 in Astronomy, Cosmos, Space, Universe Astronomers now know of around 4000 planets in orbit around other stars. A handful of these are both Earth-sized and...

Posted on Feb 1, 2017 in Uncategorized The Earth’s continuously changing magnetic field surrounds the planet like an invisible force field – deflecting highly charged solar particles. Reversals are the...

Posted on Jul 24, 2016 in Uncategorized NASA’s Kepler Mission found stars that resemble our sun about a few million years after its birth. The Kepler data showed many examples...

On August 5, 2024, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) observed two significant solar flares. These twin X-class flares, the most intense type of solar flare, erupted from the Sun, providing...

NASA is set to launch the GOES-U satellite, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, which will enhance weather monitoring for Earth and space. Scheduled for...

Solar flares are sudden, intense bursts of radiation emanating from the sun's atmosphere. These powerful explosions are caused by the release of magnetic energy stored in the sun's atmosphere, often...