87 results for "Solar flares"

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.

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...

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 massive X7.1-class solar flare erupted from the sun on October 1, 2024, sending a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The resulting geomagnetic storm could trigger auroras visible in…

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…

Scientists have uncovered evidence of ancient solar superstorms that could have devastating effects on modern technology. By analyzing tree rings, researchers detected spikes in radiocarbon levels from past solar events,…

On September 14, 2024, a significant X4.5 solar flare erupted from the newly numbered Active Region 3825 (AR3825) on the Sun’s southeastern limb. The flare ranks among the strongest in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Recent studies have highlighted the catastrophic potential of extreme solar blasts, particularly when combined with a weakened magnetic field. These phenomena, occurring roughly every thousand years, can significantly disrupt the...

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...

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...

A recent powerful solar flare, the strongest in nearly two decades, has had significant impacts on Mars, causing widespread radiation on the Martian surface. Solar Flare Details On May 20,...

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...

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...

Solar storms, commonly known as solar flares, are regular phenomena for a fiery gas star like our Sun. These powerful events are not only stunning displays in our sky but...

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...

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 display of cosmic fireworks, the gargantuan sunspot AR3664 has emitted an X3.98-class solar flare, its most powerful burst to date. This event, which occurred in the early hours...

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 in Astronomy, Exoplanets, Science, Space “The tiny star TOI-270 (less than half the size and temperature of our Sun) hosts one super-Earth and two sub-Neptunes....

Posted on Jun 11, 2019 in Astronomy, Featured Articles, Science A threat to Earth? Astronomers probing the edges of the Milky Way have in recent years observed some of the...

Sun-like stars represent just 15 per cent of all stars in the Milky Way. More than half of those, in turn, exist in binary star systems that have also been...

Posted on Aug 9, 2016 in Uncategorized On May 23, 1967, the Air Force prepared aircraft for war, thinking the nation’s surveillance radars in polar regions were being jammed by...

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…

Scientists have recreated the eerie sound of Earth’s magnetic field flip from 41,000 years ago, using data from ESA’s Swarm mission. This geomagnetic reversal, known as the Laschamp event, saw…

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...

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...

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...

Astronomers have discovered that the star V889 Herculis exhibits a unique rotational profile that challenges established theories of stellar dynamics. This groundbreaking discovery was made by a team of researchers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Magnetars, a rare type of neutron star known for their extraordinarily strong magnetic fields, have recently captivated the astronomical community. These stellar remnants are not only fascinating due to their...

“Dark matter holds the key to understanding the universe,” says astrophysicist Paul Davies. The mysterious dark matter particles compose 80% of the matter in the Universe, and they have been...

Posted on Nov 13, 2021 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Black Holes, Climate Change, Cosmology, Dark Energy, Dark Matter, Exoplanets, Extraterrestrial Life, Gravitational Waves, Milky Way Galaxy, Physics, Science, Universe Another amazing...

Posted on Nov 17, 2021 in Astronomy, Astrophysics “The only things our planet and Mars really have in common is that both are rocky planets with some water ice and...

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Milky Way Galaxy A map created in 2021 revealed the extremely violent center of our Milky Way Galaxy. New research and images...

Posted on Nov 12, 2020 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Science, Supernova “Although Earth was originally created from the Sun (as part of the ecliptic plane of debris and dust that circulated...

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb and mass-extinction authority Peter Brannen, author of Ends of the World, both ask is Mother Nature and COVID-19 teaching our “Anthropocene Epoch” a powerful lesson? Brannen...

Posted on Nov 18, 2019 in Astronomy, Science, Space Capable of producing tens of thousands of Suns –At 1350 light years away in the interstellar medium (ISM), Orion A is...