Voyager 2’s Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

Voyager 2’s Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion

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A recent analysis of 38-year-old data from NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft has provided fresh insights into the unique magnetosphere of Uranus, according to a study published on November 11 in Nature Astronomy. During Voyager 2’s 1986 flyby, Uranus’ magnetosphere was found to be unexpectedly distorted by a blast of solar…

Aurora Season in September 2024 Could Bring Vibrant Northern Lights Due to Earth’s Tilt

Aurora Season in September 2024 Could Bring Vibrant Northern Lights Due to Earth’s Tilt

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September 2024 may offer a unique opportunity to witness vibrant Northern Lights, especially around the fall equinox on September 22nd. Experts predict that geomagnetic storms could be stronger than usual during this period, thanks to the Russell-McPherron Effect. This phenomenon, first detailed in a 1973 paper, suggests that Earth’s magnetic…

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made significant strides in unravelling a long-standing puzzle about the sun. The spacecraft has delivered new insights into why the sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, is much hotter than its surface. This enigma, known as the “coronal heating mystery,” has baffled scientists for…