New Auroras on the Horizon
The sun recently sent out a massive solar flare, the most powerful one observed during this cycle. This eruption, classified as an X9.05 solar flare, occurred this morning, capturing the…
Space Weather refers to the environmental conditions in space, particularly in the near-Earth environment, that are influenced by solar activity and cosmic phenomena. This includes variations in solar wind, magnetic fields, and radiation levels produced by the Sun, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Space Weather can affect satellite operations, communications, navigation systems, and even power grids on Earth. It encompasses the interactions between solar particles and the Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and atmosphere. Understanding and forecasting space weather is essential for mitigating its potential impacts on technology and infrastructure.
The sun recently sent out a massive solar flare, the most powerful one observed during this cycle. This eruption, classified as an X9.05 solar flare, occurred this morning, capturing the…