A solar eclipse... from SPACE! NASA probe snaps the moon passing in front of the sun in stunning images capturing the 'lunar mountains backlit by solar fire'NASA spacecraft has captured the moon … [Read more...] about NASA probe snaps an image of a solar eclipse showing ‘lunar mountains backlit by solar fire’ – Daily Mail
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Good News! The Solar System Is Going to Hold Together For Now
If you've been laying in bed at night, fretting that the planets of the Solar System are going to go ricocheting off throughout the galaxy, you can set your mind at ease.We have at least 100,000 years … [Read more...] about Good News! The Solar System Is Going to Hold Together For Now
Surprise solar storm with ‘disruptive potential’ slams into Earth
A stream of supercharged particles from the sun recently crashed into Earth with no prior warning. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab)Scientists were recently left scratching their heads … [Read more...] about Surprise solar storm with ‘disruptive potential’ slams into Earth
A Giant Sunspot Doubled in Size in 24 Hours, And It’s Pointing Right at Earth
A gigantic sunspot has swelled to twice Earth's size, doubling its diameter in 24 hours, and it's pointed right at us. The sunspot, called AR3038, grew to 2.5 times Earth's size – making the sunspot … [Read more...] about A Giant Sunspot Doubled in Size in 24 Hours, And It’s Pointing Right at Earth
Wild solar weather is causing satellites to plummet from orbit. It’s only going to get worse.
In late 2021, operators of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Swarm constellation noticed something worrying: The satellites, which measure the magnetic field around Earth, started sinking toward the … [Read more...] about Wild solar weather is causing satellites to plummet from orbit. It’s only going to get worse.
‘No need to panic’ as sunspot with potential for solar flares doubles in size overnight, scientists say
A sunspot pointing toward Earth has the potential to cause solar flares, but experts told USA TODAY it's far from unusual and eased concerns over how flares would affect the Blue Planet.Active Region … [Read more...] about ‘No need to panic’ as sunspot with potential for solar flares doubles in size overnight, scientists say