Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and ...
Solar flares are characterized by intense bursts of energy and radiation from the Sun’s surface. In a matter of just a few ...
Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, ...
"This is the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years," the Space Weather Prediction Center said on Monday.
Earth’s magnetic field nearly collapsed long ago. What saved it explains why life survived and why the planet remains ...
You may not have noticed—how could you?—but Earth recently went through a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the strongest one we ...
When a solar storm strikes Earth, it can disrupt technology that's vital for our daily lives. Solar storms occur when ...
By tracing solar flare gamma rays, scientists gain new insight into particle behavior that shapes space weather forecasts.
A new study suggests lunar soil contains elements that solar wind transported to the moon from Earth’s atmosphere, solving a long-standing astronomy puzzle.
The Moon is a pretty peculiar object. It is believed that it formed from the incredible collision between the proto-Earth and ...
A powerful solar storm lit skies far beyond the poles, revealing how Earth’s magnetic shield protects the planet during ...