Radiation belts are a normal part of the architecture of a planet with a global magnetic field. Stars are constantly leaking particles, borne by a stellar wind; these stream out and, where they ...

Lightning can be used to probe Earth’s dynamic Van Allen radiation belts, directly connecting terrestrial weather and space ...

What Happens When Earth’s Magnetic Poles Flip?! It might sound like science fiction, but geomagnetic reversals are real—and scientists predict another one is coming!

A massive coronal hole on the Sun is sending solar wind toward Earth, increasing aurora visibility in higher latitudes.

Solar storms pose a serious threat to power grids, satellites, and communications, yet predicting them has always been a ...

The northern lights are forecast for Jan. 31 through Feb. 1, 2025. Here's when and how to spot the last-minute auroras.

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor ...

Auroral activity is best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time while at a high vantage point away from light pollution, ...

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor ...

A massive coronal hole has opened on the sun, sending high-speed solar wind toward Earth and increasing aurora activity.

A vast 500,000-mile-wide coronal hole has opened in the Sun's atmosphere. The area measures over 62 times the diameter of ...

Earth’s magnetic field, generated by movements within its molten iron core, serves as a protective shield against solar winds ...