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Earth to suffer direct CME hit, new NASA model reveals; To spark solar storm and auroras
11Nov By adminNo Comments
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Earth to suffer direct CME hit, new NASA model reveals; To spark solar storm and auroras

[ad_1] Yesterday, the NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) that appeared to be coming towards the Earth. The early assessment revealed that it could hit the Earth in the late hours of November 11, although it wasn't clear whether the strike would be a direct one or a glancing blow. Earlier today, NASA ran the data through its prediction model and we have a much clearer picture of what is to come. The CME is now expected to hit the Earth tomorrow, November 12. It is also expected to be a head-on collision, and the solar storm can reach an intensity of G2-class.Tamitha Skov, space weather physicist, and solar storm enthusiast, posted on her X account about the NASA model and said, “A #Solarstorm Encore: A new direct hit comes! NOAA & NA...
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Amazing aurora after solar storm strike! Just check out this NASA image of Utah sky from ISS
9Nov By adminNo Comments
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Amazing aurora after solar storm strike! Just check out this NASA image of Utah sky from ISS

[ad_1] Prepare to be captivated by the latest visual treat from NASA as the space agency has unveiled a breathtaking image of an aurora taken from the International Space Station (ISS) after a solar storm strike. The celestial spectacle unfolded above Utah, USA, on a Sunday night, casting a radiant green glow that painted the night sky with an otherworldly charm."Cloudy with a chance of glow. An aurora dances in Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station (@ISS) soared 260 miles (418 km) above Utah during orbital nighttime. Auroras are brilliant ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions," stated NASA in their recent post. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Accompanying the image was an enlightening caption from NASA, elucidating that aurora...
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Massive EXPLOSION on Sun blasts CME; Solar storm to wreak havoc on Earth
22Apr By adminNo Comments
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Massive EXPLOSION on Sun blasts CME; Solar storm to wreak havoc on Earth

[ad_1] A few days ago, several astronomers warned about the high number of magnetic filaments present on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. These looping structures are filled with plasma and magnetic fields and they are set off randomly causing big explosions on the surface of the Sun. And just hours ago, today, April 21, the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory spotted a massive blast in one of the filaments. It was also seen that a massive coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud was also hurled toward our planet. Early predictions indicate that the resultant solar storm can be a dangerous one.The information comes from a SpaceWeather report which noted on its website, “A magnetic filament snaking across the sun's southern hemisphere erupted today, hurling a CME toward Earth. The explosion defini...
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Dancing aurora seen from International Space Station; check NASA clip
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Dancing aurora seen from International Space Station; check NASA clip

[ad_1] An aurora is a natural phenomenon that never fails to mesmerize. And now, NASA's latest video has taken the beauty of the Northern Lights to another level! The US space agency has shared a breathtaking clip of the Northern Lights as seen from the sky-the International Space Station. “Look how they shine for you,” the space agency captioned the clip on its Instagram. The aurora borealis is seen with green hues dancing across the skies of North America.The video spans the curvature of the Earth and as it moves forward, it reveals the bright lights of cities across the midwest United States. It left users awestruck and the video has garnered more than 1.2 million views so far. What are auroras and how do they formAuroras are a natural phenomenon of bright lights caused by magnetic s...
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Solar winds moving at a hellish 600 km per second, COLLIDE with Earth as solar storm terror continues
31Mar By adminNo Comments
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Solar winds moving at a hellish 600 km per second, COLLIDE with Earth as solar storm terror continues

[ad_1] Solar activity has been on the rise ever since the turn of 2023, but the month of March in particular witnessed some record-breaking solar storms. In the second week of the month, the Earth suffered the blow of a G3-class geomagnetic storm that delayed a SpaceX rocket launch and disrupted the operations of oil rigs in Canada. Worse was to come. In the third week of March, the worst solar storm in six years, a G4-class geomagnetic storm struck the Earth. And now, the planet must brace for another ordeal as solar winds, moving as fast as 600 kilometers per second, have struck the Earth. Forecasters have also issued a solar storm warning for later today.The incident was reported by SpaceWeather.com which noted in its website, “Earth is entering a stream of solar wind flowing 600 km/...
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Gigantic hole on Sun to spark dazzling auroras as far as New York as Solar storm imminent
23Mar By adminNo Comments
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Gigantic hole on Sun to spark dazzling auroras as far as New York as Solar storm imminent

[ad_1] Just a couple of days ago, a CME grazed Earth which had a ripple effect and its presence alone sparked auroras in the Arctic Circle. Moreover, a spotted Sun during sunrise was detected by astrophotographers in regions of higher altitudes, which could lead to disastrous consequences in the near future. However, there is more pressing concern as a large hole was observed on the solar surface, one which could lead to a dangerous solar storm as well as stunning auroras.According to a report by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a coronal hole was observed in the Sun's magnetic field which could spark a solar storm tomorrow, March 24. This solar storm is expected to bring about a G2-class Geomagnetic storm, as per the NOAA report. Stunning auroras to be ...
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Solar storm DANGER! NASA spots giant hole on Sun blasting solar winds towards Earth
21Mar By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm DANGER! NASA spots giant hole on Sun blasting solar winds towards Earth

[ad_1] Yesterday, March 20, it was reported that the Earth may suffer a glancing blow from an incoming coronal mass ejection (CME) today. While astronomers keep an eye out on its development, a far more concerning development has been spotted on the Sun. The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory has detected a large hole in the Sun's atmosphere which is spewing a stream of solar winds. This solar wind is expected to reach our planet between March 23 and 24, and can cause another powerful solar storm event. Things can worsen if there is any incoming CME on that day as the resultant effect would be multiplied due to the effect of solar winds. Check details.The development was reported by SpaceWeather.com which noted on its website, “A large hole has opened in the sun's atmosphere, and it is sp...
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 22 January 2023: Breathtaking aurora over Norway
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 22 January 2023: Breathtaking aurora over Norway

[ad_1] NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day for 22 January, 2023 is a stunning view of aurora over Norway after a solar flare slammed into Erath. The Sun just can't keep calm these days! The constant activity on the Sun is unleashing solar flares that are causing magnetic storms when they impact Earth. The most fascinating impact of these fierce solar flares are auroras! The Sun passed the solar minimum of its 11-year cycle only a few years ago, but the surface activity is picking up and already triggering more spectacular auroras here on Earth. However, this spectacular image shared by NASA as its Astronomy Picture of the Day for 22 January, is from 2014- it is of a breathtaking view of an aurora over Norway. NASA explained it this way, “Raise your arms if you see an au...
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