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27Mar

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 27 March 2023: Geomagnetic storm sparks amazing auroras

[ad_1] In the past couple of days, you may have seen images of auroras shared by people on social media. The sudden surge in auroras is due to a large hole in the Sun's corona that resulted in a strong geomagnetic storm on Earth. Resultantly, millions of people in the US witnessed the magnificent Northern Lights triggered by this incident, which served as the catalyst. Even NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27 is dedicated to a mesmerizing view of an Aurora over the Arctic.The image is set at the peaks of the iconic Arctic Henge in Raufarhofn in northern Iceland and it shows the aurora-filled sky aligned with various other stars. It says, "Some are lined up toward the exact north from one side and toward the exact south from the other." The featured image was taken after sun...

Alert! Dangerous Geomagnetic storm today; It will impact Earth and humanity this way

4Oct

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Alert! Dangerous Geomagnetic storm today; It will impact Earth and humanity this way

[ad_1] A Geomagnetic storm warning has been issued today as a result of extremely high solar activity these past couple of days. Our Sun is in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle and this was led to an increase in solar activity and solar output. Earth has faced numerous solar flares these past few months and more are expected as the Sun moves ahead in its cycle. Strong Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed being emitted from the Sun in the past couple of days. Now, a geomagnetic storm warning has been issued for today as these frighteningly powerful CMEs will slam against the Earth's magnetosphere today.According to spaceweather.com, “OAA forecasters say there is a chance of G2-class geomagnetic storms on Oct. 4...

Solar storms spin-off! NASA shares breathtaking Aurora pictures above the Indian Ocean

27Aug

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Solar storms spin-off! NASA shares breathtaking Aurora pictures above the Indian Ocean

[ad_1] NASA has shared a spectacular view of auroras spreading over the Earth caused by solar storms. Have a look. Solar storms can pose a great threat to Earth! The horrific Carrington Event in 1859 is one of the biggest examples of what Solar storms are capable of doing. From power, and satellites to radio communication, everything can be in danger. However, there is always a bright side too, and in this case, it is the fascinating light show at the poles. And NASA is making sure to deliver every possible view from space. This time, the space agency shared the latest images taken from the International Space Station of the southern lights or Aurora Australis above the Indian Ocean near Antarctica. Bob Hines, a pilot current...

Astronaut shares breathtaking images of auroras from ISS after Geomagnetic storm hits Earth

25Aug

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Astronaut shares breathtaking images of auroras from ISS after Geomagnetic storm hits Earth

[ad_1] European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoretti has shared breathtaking images of auroras on Earth captured up in the sky from the International Space Station after a Geomagnetic storm hit Earth. Auroras or Northern lights are shifting curtains of light in greens, blues and pinks which light up the night sky in the Northern and Southern poles. They are called Northern Lights or Aurora Borelis in the North Pole and Southern Lights or Aurora Australis in the South Pole. Auroras are often caused by Geomagnetic storms and they are a sight to behold for astronomers as well as all night-sky watchers.European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoretti has shared breathtaking images of auroras visible from space ca...