Data collected from a once-defunct NASA satellite show that Earth grew two extra radiation belts following a supercharged ...

Earth's magnetic field occasionally bursts into song — but these compositions are written with electromagnetic radiation, not ...

The temporary belts, one of which still remains, were filled with high-energy electrons and protons and were found by a ...

A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The compelling 2021 study tells the ...

A colossal coronal hole, nearly 500,000 miles (800,000 kilometers) wide, has opened in the sun's atmosphere, spewing fast-moving solar wind toward Earth. Coronal holes are regions where the sun's ...

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

Solar Orbiter has revealed that tiny, hair-like jets in the Sun’s coronal holes are responsible for both fast and slow solar ...

With the right preparations and technological solutions in place, aviation would continue to operate safely, even during a ...

The above 40-second video is sped-up footage of the new-found jets flashing briefly near the Sun’s south pole. In reality, ...

In May 2024, an epic solar storm rattled Earth so powerfully that its effects were felt even at the bottom of the ocean.

A strong stream of solar wind on its way to the Earth may spark bright northern lights on Valentine’s Day. Northern lights, ...

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.