Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration

Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates In The Astrophysical Journal, a University of Michigan-led study detailed how the Sun’s magnetic field evolves as it moves through space, providing insights into solar wind acceleration. Using data from rare alignments of the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that…

Solar ‘Battle Zone’ Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn

Solar ‘Battle Zone’ Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn

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#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The sun’s activity, currently at its peak during solar maximum, may not wane as expected. Experts warn that the next phase, termed the “battle zone,” could intensify space weather, posing risks to satellites and technology on Earth. This new phase, projected to begin…

Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings

Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings

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Scientists have uncovered evidence of an immense solar storm that struck Earth around 664–663 BCE in a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. According to researchers from the University of Arizona, including dendrochronologist Dr Irina Panyushkina and radiocarbon expert Dr Timothy Jull, the “Miyake Event” left traces in ancient…

Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

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Magnetic vortices descending from Jupiter’s ionosphere into its deep atmosphere are believed to trigger the formation of ultraviolet-absorbing anticyclonic storms, according to a study published on November 26 in Nature Astronomy. These storms, appearing as dark ovals, span the size of Earth and have been observed primarily in Jupiter’s polar…

Solar Activity Increase Results in Shortens Lifespan of Binar CubeSats

Solar Activity Increase Results in Shortens Lifespan of Binar CubeSats

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Last week, three small Australian satellites from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and burned up far earlier than expected, cutting short valuable research opportunities. Launched with an initial lifespan of six months, these CubeSats – named Binar-2, Binar-3, and Binar-4 – only lasted two months in low…

Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions

Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions

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Indian scientists have achieved an important milestone in solar research, reporting the first major findings from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) aboard India’s Aditya-L1 mission. The solar mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in September 2023, is India’s first dedicated solar observation project positioned at the…

NASA’s New Solar Telescope Captures Dramatic Footage of the Sun Spraying Huge Charged Particles

NASA’s New Solar Telescope Captures Dramatic Footage of the Sun Spraying Huge Charged Particles

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released footage from its latest solar telescope, the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1). Launched with the GOES-19 weather satellite this past summer, CCOR-1 has already offered a detailed glimpse of charged particles exploding from the Sun’s corona, showcasing its ability to capture high-energy solar…

NOAA’s GOES-19 Satellite Captures First Images of Solar Eruptions

NOAA’s GOES-19 Satellite Captures First Images of Solar Eruptions

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has unveiled the first images from its groundbreaking space-based telescope, the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), which has captured a vivid solar storm. Positioned on NOAA’s latest satellite, GOES-19, this new tool is the first operational coronagraph in space designed to actively monitor the sun’s…

Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings

Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact

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A powerful solar storm is predicted to reach Earth on Thursday, 10th October, according to forecasters from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The storm could generate stunning auroras and affect radio communications, power grids, and satellites. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) has issued a G4-class geomagnetic…

X-Class Solar Flare Erupts on the Sun, Earth-Directed CME Might Have Been Released

X-Class Solar Flare Erupts on the Sun, Earth-Directed CME Might Have Been Released

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This week, solar activity has been particularly intense, with the sun releasing powerful solar flares, including an X1.3-class flare on Thursday, September 12. The eruption, coming from an unnumbered sunspot, took place at 5:43 AM EDT (9:43 UTC). X-class flares, the strongest of its type, can cause disruptions in radio…