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NASA prepares for solar storm surge as new research unravels complexity of solar phenomena

11Mar

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NASA prepares for solar storm surge as new research unravels complexity of solar phenomena

[ad_1] In anticipation of an impending solar storm set to peak by 2025, NASA is intensifying its preparations to mitigate potential impacts on Earth. Recent predictions by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicate a revised forecast for Solar Cycle 25, suggesting a stronger-than-expected peak between January and October of 2024.Solar cycles, recurring roughly every 11 years, mark fluctuations in the Sun's activity, notably evident through sunspots, areas where the magnetic field is exceptionally strong. With the upcoming peak, concerns are mounting regarding the potential consequences for our planet. Also read: 5 things about AI you may have missed today: GenAI course demand jumps, European businesses lag in AI skills, more Probing the Solar Outburst of April 1...

All about the fiery explosions on the Sun – know what are solar flares and CME

22Aug

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All about the fiery explosions on the Sun – know what are solar flares and CME

[ad_1] Over the past few months, as the volatility of the Sun increases, solar flares have been in the news constantly. Do you know what they are and how can they affect us? The Sun has been putting on a dazzling display of its power, and it's only going to get more exciting as we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, expected around 2025. But what's all the fuss about? Well, the Sun has some incredible phenomena like solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), that can affect us here on Earth. They are said to even affect electric infrastructure on Earth.Understanding Solar FlaresImagine the Sun as a giant cosmic firework show. Sun shoots out bursts of energy called solar flares, which are like spectacular explosions on its surface. According to ESA, these flares happen when energy ...

As sunspot count reaches a 21-year high, threat of a Carrington-level solar storm for Earth rises

4Jul

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As sunspot count reaches a 21-year high, threat of a Carrington-level solar storm for Earth rises

[ad_1] As we enter July, the solar data from the previous month has been published and the number is terrifying. In June 2023, the average number of sunspots was counted to be 163. As a result, 2023 has also broken a 21-year record for the highest number of sunspots. And it has only been one half of a year. The current projection will make the peak of Solar Cycle 25 far greater than its predecessor, even as initial predictions said it would be weaker than Solar Cycle 24. With the rising intensity of solar activity, researchers fear that a powerful Carrington event-level solar storm could soon strike the Earth.As per the data from the Royal Observatory of Belgium's Solar Influences Data Analysis Center, the average number of sunspots in June was 163, and it has taken 2023 to a 21-year hi...

Massive solar flare explodes from the Sun, reveals NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory

28Jun

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Massive solar flare explodes from the Sun, reveals NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory

[ad_1] The Sun has just spewed out a massive solar flare. While this one is big, the fact is that solar flares are increasing in number and strength and this is worrying astronomers. And this is despite the fact that we have not reached the peak of solar flare season yet. The current activity on the Sun is definitely exceeding scientific predictions, NASA reveals. Since December 2019, solar cycle 25 has marked a number of solar events that showed how far our Sun was exceeding expectation. According to NASA, these solar flares will continue to increase and can create a serious impact on Earth, technology, satellites, and astronauts in space.NASA believes that the Sun is near its peak, which means it is at nearly its most active. This phenomenon of the active sun is called the solar maxim...

Geomagnetic storm warning! Two dangerous sunspots pockmark the Sun, reveals NOAA satellite

15Jun

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Geomagnetic storm warning! Two dangerous sunspots pockmark the Sun, reveals NOAA satellite

[ad_1] It has been two days since the coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud narrowly missed the Earth. Astronomers predicted that the existing sunspots were not likely to pose any further threats to our planet as all of them began decaying and were losing their unstable delta magnetic field, which is responsible for solar flare eruptions. However, it might have been too early to celebrate as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite has spotted two new sunspots emerge on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. And one of them is large enough to produce X-class solar flares and issue fresh geomagnetic threats to the Earth. According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “A pair of new sunspot groups is emerging near the sun's southeastern limb. One of them is potentially large ...

Dangerous filaments on Sun create fears of solar storms on Earth

19Apr

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Dangerous filaments on Sun create fears of solar storms on Earth

[ad_1] The increase in solar activity is due to the Sun moving closer toward the peak of its Solar Cycle. The Solar Maximum, as it is known, will not be reached till the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. This increased solar activity has resulted in sunspots, solar flares, and CME clouds reaching potentially damaging intensities to the point that they can actually damage our tech infrastructure. To make matters worse, it has also pushed seemingly harmless solar phenomena into destructive forces as well. For example, magnetic filaments have always existed. Yet, recently, a huge number of them have been spotted on the Sun, creating fears of a dangerous solar storm striking our planet.The information comes from a report by SpaceWeather.com which noted that a new photo taken by an astro...

Terrifying! Solar Maximum can arrive THIS YEAR; Solar storms on Earth to get more violent

13Apr

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Terrifying! Solar Maximum can arrive THIS YEAR; Solar storms on Earth to get more violent

[ad_1] Many astronomers have been surprised by the sudden increase in solar activity since the beginning of this year. We have witnessed a large number of solar flare eruptions, including multiple X-class flares, we have even seen G4-class geomagnetic storms hit Earth and solar winds have been moving extraordinarily fast. This was unusual because the peak of the ongoing Solar Cycle 25 was calculated to be in mid-2025, and by that standard, many feared this Solar Maximum could be one of the most intense ones on record. However, a new study has now claimed that the peak could arrive as soon as this year itself. This would mean that solar storms are going to get a lot more intense.As per a report by SpaceWeather.com, a group of solar physicists published their research in the January 2023 ...

Solar storm in 2023 can be as DANGEROUS as scary Carrington event; Will Earth survive?

8Apr

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Solar storm in 2023 can be as DANGEROUS as scary Carrington event; Will Earth survive?

[ad_1] Today, the Sun is quiet. After a long period of continuous and regular solar activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revealed that the solar disturbance levels are expected to stay low today, April 8 and chances of a solar storm event is next to none. But, if you have been following space weather in 2023, you will know that this is a rare break amid a series of destructive events. The Earth has suffered damage from multiple X-class solar flare eruptions, one G4-class and multiple G3-class geomagnetic storms and solar wind onslaught. But now, astronomers are finding out that the solar activity in the Solar Cycle 25 is reaching an unprecedented level. Even a Carrington event level solar storm cannot be kept out of the question.Yesterday, April 7, Scott McI...

X-class solar flare EXPLODES, sparks blackouts in Asia! Solar storm shadow looms over Earth

29Mar

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X-class solar flare EXPLODES, sparks blackouts in Asia! Solar storm shadow looms over Earth

[ad_1] A terrifying X-class solar flare has erupted on the Sun in the early hours today, March 29. The solar flare eruption occurred on the Earth-facing sunspot AR3256 and has caused strong shortwave radio blackouts in large regions of Australia, southeast Asia and New Zealand. This came after it was reported yesterday that as many as 9 sunspot groups have appeared on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. Forecasters had claimed that the sunspots seemed to be stable, but one of them unexpectedly exploded.The incident was reported by SpaceWeather.com which noted on its website, “The sun just produced another X-class solar flare, the 7th of 2023. The X1.2-category explosion came from sunspot AR3256 near the sun's southwestern limb. Radiation from the flare ionized the top of Earth's atmospher...

SPOTTED Sun could be the harbinger of extremely dangerous solar storm on Earth

22Mar

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SPOTTED Sun could be the harbinger of extremely dangerous solar storm on Earth

[ad_1] Ever since the start of the year 2023, the Earth has been continuously bombarded by solar storms. So far, not a single week has gone without one incident of solar particles hitting our atmosphere. We have seen multiple X-class solar flare eruptions, G3-class solar storms and super-charged CME clouds and solar winds wreaking havoc on our planet. And still, the worst is yet to come. That is what astronomers believe after many have detected a spotted Sun during sunrise in regions of higher altitudes. Why has the Sun turned spotted and why is it a sign of a terrifying solar storm approaching? Find out.As per a report by SpaceWeather.com, it was revealed some astrophotographers, who have taken photos of the morning Sun, have seen a spotted pattern on it. The spots were later revealed...