Tag: Solar eruptions

NASA shares images of Sun emitting strong solar flare, check out
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NASA shares images of Sun emitting strong solar flare, check out

[ad_1] NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured incredible images of the Sun emitting a strong solar flare.On June 20, the Sun released powerful solar flare, reaching its peak at 1:09 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). https://twitter.com/NASASun/status/1671228956228321296 Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact high-frequency (HF) radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.The solar flare observed on June 20 is classified as an X1.0 flare, with "X" representing the most powerful category. The number provides additional information regarding the flare's strength within its class.As per Fox Weather News, the most powerful flare in history made much more of an impact. In the fal...
The Sun also SLEEPS! Astonishing revelation by Indian researchers
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The Sun also SLEEPS! Astonishing revelation by Indian researchers

[ad_1] Has there ever been a time where the Sun has fallen asleep? Know what happened during this event. Our Sun is nearing the middle of its 11-year solar cycle, resulting in increased 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. This has resulted in more frequent solar eruptions resulting in more solar flares sent hurtling towards Earth with the potential of causing power grid failures, blackouts and GPS crashes. Scientists expect solar activity to be at its peak in the year 2025 when the Sun is well into its solar cycle.The Sun is nearly 4.6 billion years old, formed at the same time as our Solar System. However, it h...
What are solar flares and geomagnetic storms? Explained here
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What are solar flares and geomagnetic storms? Explained here

[ad_1] A number of solar storms have hit the earth over the last few weeks. Here's all you need to know about these solar storms and and the geomagnetic storms they spark. The Sun is in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle. As a result of increased activity, scientists and researchers have observed multiple solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections, triggering geomagnetic storms on earth. Fortunately, no major effect has been seen as of now, however, a really powerful solar storm could create havoc on earth and cause GPS, radio and power grid blackouts. According to NASA, solar flares are an intense burst of radiation caused due to the release of energy from sunspots. Dark spots on the Sun's surface are called sunspots. Though...