Mastodawn

Magnetic avalanches on the sun reveal the hidden engine powering solar flares. Via @spacedotcom #SolarStorms #SolarFlare #CME #CoronalMassEjection #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️

Magnetic avalanches on the sun...

Magnetic avalanches on the sun reveal the hidden engine powering solar flares

"This is one of the most exciting results from Solar Orbiter so far."

Space

💧🌏 Greg Cocks Jan 27

Earth's Magnetic Shield Protecting The Planet From A Pelting By The Solar Wind
See how the sun's energy drives a remarkable planetary engine, the climate
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https://youtu.be/6hD52H7rQak?si=OBGYbK8Czbi0uwlc <-- shared video
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[‘cannibalising’ (sic) my own post (!) to bring attention to this outstanding video visualisation and overview, science education/explanation at its finest!; narrated so well (of course!) by #liamneeson !!]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #geology #structuralgeology #magneticfield #SouthAtlanticAnomaly #SAA #spaceweather #geomagnetism #risk #hazard #hardening #magneticfieldstrength #protection #CME #coronalmassejection #sun #solar #solarwind #visualisation #visualization #education #scienceeducation #overview #explanation
#NASA

💧🌏 Greg Cocks Jan 27

NASA Is Watching a Huge Anomaly Growing in Earth's Magnetic Field [SAA]
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https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-is-watching-a-huge-anomaly-growing-in-earths-magnetic-field <-- shared technical article
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https://youtu.be/qpdQcw_52iM?si=Hn0EZkOGJOMihC71 <-- shared @nasa video - “NASA Explores Earth's Magnetic 'Dent'”
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Atlantic_Anomaly <-- shared SAA wiki
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https://youtu.be/6hD52H7rQak?si=OBGYbK8Czbi0uwlc <-- shared video – “Watch [a visualisation of how the] Earth's magnetic shield protect[s] the planet from a pelting by the solar wind…” [narrated so well (of course!) by #liamneeson !!!!]
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #geology #structuralgeology #magneticdent #magneticanomaly #magneticfield #SouthAtlanticAnomaly #SAA #spaceweather #geomagnetism #satellite #SWARM #orbitalspacecraft #spacecraft #risk #hazard #hardening #magneticfieldstrength #protection #CME #coronalmassejection #sun #solar #solarwind #NASA #ESA
@nasa @esa

Jack C.M Jan 23

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means. Via @spacedotcom #SkyWatchers 🌃✨🌠 #SolarStorms #SolarFlare #CarringtonEvent #CME #CoronalMassEjection #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️

Earth was just hit by the stro...

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Space

Jack C.M Jan 22

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide. Via @spacedotcom #SkyWatchers 🌃✨🌠 #Astrophotography ✨ 📷 #SolarStorms #SolarFlare #CarringtonEvent #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #CME #CoronalMassEjection #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sp...

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

Space

Jack C.M Jan 20

Aurora australis set to light up Australian sky as agencies monitor ‘severe’ solar storm. Via @guardian #SkyWatchers 🌃✨🌠 #SolarStorms #SolarFlare #CarringtonEvent #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #CME #CoronalMassEjection #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️ #Australia 🇦🇺

Aurora australis set to light ...

Aurora australis set to light up Australian sky as agencies monitor ‘severe solar storm’

The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales

The Guardian

Jack C.M Jan 20

Geomagnetic storm to bring northern lights to central US. Via @sciencex.physorg #SkyWatchers 🌃✨🌠 #SolarStorms #SolarFlare #CarringtonEvent #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #CME #CoronalMassEjection #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️

Geomagnetic storm to bring nor...

Geomagnetic storm to bring northern lights to central US

Meteorologists say a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field Monday could mean the northern lights will be seen farther south than typical in the US, possibly even in Alabama or northern California.

Phys.org