Massive Solar Storm Unleashes Mysterious New Radiation Belts
A fierce solar storm in May 2024 did more than disrupt GPS — it created two new radiation belts. A revived CubeSat captured ...
Mind-blowing new study suggests northern lights may have actually caused Titanic to sink
A study has found a possible connection between one of the worst maritime accidents in history - the Titanic - and the ...
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A Compass Works Differently in Space, Varying Widely From Planet to Planet
How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.
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Sun's Plasma Collisions Spark Major Geomagnetic Storms
The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are called coronal mass ...
Colliding plasma ejections from the Sun generate huge geomagnetic storms − studying them will help scientists monitor future space weather
The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are ...
Geomagnetic storms: When should we look up and when should we worry?
Geomagnetic storms are capable of sparking beautiful displays of the Northern Lights across our night sky. However, there is ...
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Western North Carolina sees light snowfall from winter storm
Winter weather has made its way through western North Carolina, bringing chilly temperatures, icy roads, and some light snow. Read more: ...
There's a Rare Chance to See the Northern Lights Tonight — Here's How to Watch
Northern lights aren't visible in the daylight, so night viewing is the only chance to spot them. According to the National ...