Tag Archives: solar activity

Johannes Kepler’s 1607 drawings of sunspots solve sun mystery

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. German astronomer Johannes Kepler created drawings of sunspots based on his observations of the Sun’s surface in 1607, and centuries later, these pioneering drawings are helping scientists solve a mystery about the Sun. Although everything… Read More »

Satellite launched to track space weather as solar activity increases

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Forecasters will soon be able to see a real-time map of lightning activity on Earth and keep a closer eye on solar storms unleashed by the sun, thanks to a new weather satellite. NASA and… Read More »

The sun’s magnetic field is about to change. Here’s what to expect.

The Sun is on the verge of a significant event: a reversal of the magnetic field. This event occurs roughly every 11 years and marks an important stage in human history. solar cycle. The change in polarity indicates the halfway point. solar maximumthe height of solar activity and the beginning of the transition towards solar… Read More »

Auroras could appear next week as solar activity increases

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Colorful weather in parts of the United States, including northern and upper Midwestern states from New York to Idaho, due to a solar storm that could affect Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »

Auroras could appear next week as solar activity increases

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Colorful weather in parts of the United States, including northern and upper Midwestern states from New York to Idaho, due to a solar storm that could affect Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »

Severe geomagnetic storm alert issued for first time in 19 years

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge as early as Friday, prompting NOAA officials to trigger a storm of that magnitude for the first time in nearly 20 years. The hour comes after days of solar activity that sent several bursts of plasma and magnetic fields toward Earth. G4s are the second strongest form of… Read More »

The northern lights will be visible in parts of the United States this weekend. Why are they so active right now?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling auroras that could be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California, as well as disrupt… Read More »

2024 is a big year for solar. This Helio year will see a total eclipse, solar storms, and NASA nearly landing on our star.

The Sun is developing coronal holes, one of many types of solar activity that may peak this year.NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory The Sun has a big year ahead in 2024, starting with a total solar eclipse across the United States. Watch out for the northern lights as the sun reaches maximum activity. NASA’s Parker Solar… Read More »

Watch out for a total solar eclipse, full moon and meteor showers in 2024

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. There will be plenty of delights for stargazers in the night sky in 2024. A full moon and meteor showers will illuminate the sky. The increase in solar activity is expected to cause auroras that… Read More »

Watch out for a total solar eclipse, full moon and meteor showers in 2024

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. There will be plenty of delights for stargazers in the night sky in 2024. A full moon and meteor showers will illuminate the sky. The increase in solar activity is expected to cause auroras that… Read More »