Sun’s Eruptions Take the Punch Out of Storms Over North America
A new University of New Hampshire study reveals that solar storms can weaken rain and snow across North America. The discovery may upend weather forecasting.
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Parker Solar Probe Survives 28th Close Brush with the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes 28th close pass of the Sun, enduring 1,800°F to reveal magnetic switchbacks and improve solar storm forecasts that protect Earth’s power grids.
Astrophotographer Captures Colossal ‘Godzilla’ Plasma Cloud on Sun’s Edge
Astrophotographer Mark Williams captures a massive ‘Godzilla’ plasma prominence on the Sun’s limb. Learn how it formed, what it means for space weather, and why solar activity is peaking.
Orbital ‘Airbag’ Could Deflect Devastating Solar Storms
A radical proposal to shield Earth from solar storms using an orbital ‘airbag’—a magnetic bubble at L1—could prevent trillions in damage. Scientists detail the plan.
Sun Unleashes Three Colossal Solar Flares in 24 Hours, Northern Lights Forecast Soars
Three massive solar flares erupted from the Sun in under 24 hours, boosting aurora chances. Here’s how to see the northern lights at lower latitudes.
Trebuchet Eruption: Solar Plasma Cannon in 304 Angstroms
The SDO captured a dramatic solar eruption in the 304 Å filter, nicknamed the Trebuchet. Learn how this plasma cannon event impacts space weather and our technology.