Tag #Space Weather

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Unexpected CME Causes G1 Geomagnetic Storm, Stunning Aurora Display

A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun directly hit Earth on December 17, 2023, at 05:19 UTC, causing a stronger than anticipated G1 geomagnetic storm and vibrant displays of the aurora borealis visible across higher latitudes in the US and beyond, despite initial forecasts predicting a near mis...

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ESA's Proba-3 Creates Artificial Solar Eclipses to Study Sun's Corona

The European Space Agency launched Proba-3, a two-spacecraft mission, on December 5th from India, using precise formation flying to create artificial solar eclipses for up to six hours to study the sun's corona and improve space weather prediction.

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Solar Orbiter Captures Unprecedented Sun Images

High-resolution images from the Solar Orbiter mission reveal unprecedented details of the Sun's surface, offering insights into solar activity and space weather.

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Solar Superflares: New Research Suggests Higher Risk to Global Infrastructure

A new study analyzing 56,000 sun-like stars estimates a powerful solar superflare could strike Earth roughly once a century, potentially causing significant damage to global infrastructure based on Kepler space telescope data and historical records.

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Heightened Solar Activity Impacts Earth

The sun is experiencing a period of heightened activity, resulting in increased solar flares and geomagnetic storms, including a recent storm that was the strongest in two decades, impacting satellites and GPS systems; the Parker Solar Probe will study the sun up close on December 24.

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