Scientists have confirmed a 19-year-old theory on solar flare formation by observing “slip-running” reconnections in the ...

Most of the time, the Earth and Sun’s magnetic fields are misaligned, leaving our planet’s field less open to the aurora-causing effects of the solar wind. However, towards the equinox, the two fields ...

High-speed winds from a spot on the sun’s surface may affect Earth’s magnetic field, pulling the phenomenon further south.

Oct. 3, 2024 — For the first time, scientists have taken near-daily measurements of the Sun's global coronal magnetic field, a region of the Sun that has only been observed irregularly in the past.

Since the magnetic field is sustained by geological activity deep within ... Sometimes the sun emits large bursts of magnetized solar plasma, called coronal mass ejections, which can cause major ...

According to Space.com, NASA solar physicist David Hathaway's 75-year study reveals that March has more geomagnetically ...

Indian scientists report flareless coronal mass ejection observations from the Sun using VELC instrument on Aditya-L1 mission ...

As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.

During March and September equinoxes, Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's. Magnetic fields of Earth and the solar wind momentarily coincide, creating "cracks" that allow charged particles to ...