New type of explosion spotted on sun’s surface
5 years ago

New type of explosion spotted on sun’s surface

CNN  

CNN — Astronomers spotted a magnetic explosion on the surface of the sun unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. Although it was initially theorized about 15 years ago, this was their first direct observation of it thanks to NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Understanding this phenomenon could help scientists understand more about the sun’s atmosphere as well as predict space weather. The magnetic field lines on the sun are invisible, but they’re also impacted by the super-heated charged particles of plasma nearby.

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Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface: new study
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface: new study

The Hindu  

New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict periods of extreme solar storms like the ones that slammed Earth earlier this month. The sun’s intense magnetic energy is the source of solar flares and eruptions of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. Solar flares and coronal …

Scientists reveal shock findings about the Sun’s magnetic field
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal shock findings about the Sun’s magnetic field

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have revealed shock findings in the search to understand the Sun’s magnetic …

Sun’s Magnetic Field May Form Close to the Surface. This Finding Could Improve Solar Storm Forecasts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun’s Magnetic Field May Form Close to the Surface. This Finding Could Improve Solar Storm Forecasts

Deccan Chronicle  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict periods of extreme solar storms like the ones that slammed Earth earlier this month. The sun’s intense magnetic energy is the source of solar flares and eruptions of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. …

Sun’s magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun’s magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict periods of extreme solar storms like the ones that slammed Earth earlier this month. The sun’s intense magnetic energy is the source of solar flares and eruptions of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. …

Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New research indicates the sun’s …

Nasa captures giant explosion on the Sun as Earth reels under solar storm
8 months ago

Nasa captures giant explosion on the Sun as Earth reels under solar storm

India Today  

American space agency Nasa has recorded two strong explosions on the Sun that released strong solar flares on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, respectively. According to a statement released by Nasa, the agency's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded two solar flares that peaked at 9.23 pm on May 10 and at 7.44 am on May 11. Releasing the photos …

A giant storm has revealed more than the Sun wanted us to know
10 months ago

A giant storm has revealed more than the Sun wanted us to know

India Today  

The Sun, at the moment, is highly active as it moves to the peak in its current solar cycle and the star in our solar system can be dramatic depending on its mood. On April 17, 2021, one of the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory spacecraft captured this view of a coronal mass ejection. The analysis of data revealed that that …

Scientists find clues that could help predict next violent explosion on the Sun
1 year, 11 months ago

Scientists find clues that could help predict next violent explosion on the Sun

India Today  

The Sun exploded with a partial halo Coronal Mass Ejection on January 14 and it hit Earth on January 17, causing an abrupt shift in the Interplanetary Magnetic Field near Earth. This information could eventually help improve predictions of flares and space weather storms. Our results may give us a new marker to distinguish which active regions are likely to …

NASA scientists crack 60-yr-old mystery of explosions on Sun
2 years, 8 months ago

NASA scientists crack 60-yr-old mystery of explosions on Sun

India TV News  

Scientists at NASA have developed a theory that explains how explosions occur on the Sun and help better predict geomagnetic storms and solar flares that can impact Earth. An explosive process called magnetic reconnection triggers solar flares, which can, in just minutes, release enough energy to power the whole world for 20,000 years. The team at NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission …

New sunspot triggers intense solar eruptions, hurtles particles into space
3 years, 2 months ago

New sunspot triggers intense solar eruptions, hurtles particles into space

India Today  

The Sun has been the source of energy powering all things on Earth and leading to the evolution of life. "The sun's rotation will bring it into view within the next 24-48 hours, creating a geoeffective source of solar activity," the report said. With the solar minimum now gone, the Sun is waking up again as solar magnetic field strength …

Scientists measure magnetic field of eruption from Sun's atmosphere
3 years, 4 months ago

Scientists measure magnetic field of eruption from Sun's atmosphere

India TV News  

Scientists have measured the magnetic field of an eruption from the Sun's atmosphere, which offered a rare peek into the interior of the star, the Department of Science and Technology said on Thursday. The Sun is an extremely active object, spewing out vast quantities of gas in many violent events and the corona is a region of very high temperatures, …

GREGOR telescope captures disturbingly-close pictures of sunspot. Take a look
4 years, 4 months ago

GREGOR telescope captures disturbingly-close pictures of sunspot. Take a look

India TV News  

GREGOR Telescope has captured highest-resolution pictures of the sun and they are undoubtedly eerie and amazing at the same time. These photos offered a detailed look at the twisted structure of solar plasma, as well as sunspots — areas where the sun’s magnetic field is extraordinarily high and causes a spike in pressure that drops the temperature and darkens the …

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