Two bands of radiation called the Van Allen belts encircle Earth. After a May 2024 solar superstorm, two more showed up between those belts.

Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...

Geomagnetic storms also cause problems on Earth. The electric currents they create can overload power plants and cause ...

NEW ORLEANS — Solar sails that allow satellites to glide on the light from the sun could soon become a reality. The ...

Launched into Earth's orbit last June, GOES-19 is the newest addition to NOAA's fleet, equipped with a sensor called the ...

The Northern Lights are set to grace the skies of America and that too, on Valentine's Day. The Northern Lights showing on ...

The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...

On Valentine’s Day, NOAA predicts a G1 geomagnetic storm, leading to potential aurora displays by Friday. States like Idaho, ...

Aurora borealis is best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a high ...

About 9,200 years ago, Earth experienced an intense solar storm. Scientists are now emphasizing that humanity is not prepared ...

Approximately 9,200 years ago, the Earth was struck by an intense solar storm. Scientists are now highlighting that humanity ...

said Li of CIRBE’s return to active duty. "It was a miracle." Alas, the miracle could not last. The solar storms were heating ...