Two months after the dreaded solar storm struck Earth and shocked scientists, a solution seems at hand. Folks at Aberystwyth University have done some rocket science and say they can do solar storm prediction even before it has left the Sun. Can solar storm prediction become so accurate that researchers know the exact time …
In an amazing feat, a solar flare was snapped by NASA SDO at the moment it peaked, or reached its most frightening level. This solar flare was immensely powerful and was rated at X5.8 strength, but then there was another that reached X8.7! (This is the X5.8 solar flare image snapped by NASA SDO) …
With the Sun heading toward the Solar Maximum, the threat of a god of destruction type solar storm has increased manifold for Earth. A solar storm that can be aptly described as a god of destruction, can spark carnage, leaving every kind of technology affected. (NASA) With the Sun heading toward the Solar Maximum, …
After a spectacular night-sky display last month, Northern Lights are expected to be visible again in the US. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned of a “strong” Proton Event or solar storm in a statement issued Sunday, June 9. With Solar Cycle 25 reaching its “solar maximum,” solar activity is at its highest. …
Updated Jun 4, 2024, 10:15 IST A geomagnetic storm is expected today due to a recent coronal mass ejection from the Sun, potentially causing communication disruptions and stunning auroras in higher latitudes. Space weather forecasters are predicting a potential geomagnetic storm that could impact Earth, following a recent powerful solar event on Tuesday (June 4). …
As the April 8 total solar eclipse draws near, sky gazers prepare for an astronomical display that promises not only a captivating display of darkness but also the potential for witnessing rare solar phenomena. For those fortunate enough to be in the path of totality, a brief period of darkness, known as totality, will offer …
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In late-April 2023, Earth experienced a powerful geomagnetic storm that illuminated the skies with mesmerizing auroras, even in lower latitudes like Ladakh in India. Mostly, these auroras are restricted to the North Pole and northern regions of the world, but this geomagnetic storm was so powerful that it generated auroras that could be seen as …
BENGALURU: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission is slated to launch aboard India’s PSLV this September. According to ESA, the innovative mission will demonstrate precision formation flying between two satellites to create an artificial eclipse, revealing new views of the Sun’s faint corona.Proba-3 consists of two small satellites — a Coronagraph spacecraft and a …
The northern and southern lights that shine in green, red, and purple hues of light in the night sky are often found in the wishlists of many travel enthusiasts worldwide. Commonly known as the auroras, these lights are sometimes of mauve and white streaks and are not exactly the auroras. These disguised aurora lights are …