Alexa HalfordSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Alexa Halford Yes, Even the Equator Can Get Slammed by Solar Storms By Brett Carter, Alexa Halford published 18 August 15 When the magnetosphere shields Earth from these solar particles, they get funneled toward the polar regions of our atmosphere. The Sun Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Could Mars volcanoes have supported ancient life on the Red Planet? Well, maybe2Bahamas puts SpaceX rocket landings on hold pending review: report3'Take care of our station. It's our everything.' Russian cosmonaut hands control of ISS over to Japanese astronaut (video)4NASA's sun-studying PUNCH mission captures its 1st-light images. Everything looks great so far5Star Wars Celebration reveals new footage about Sigourney Weaver's 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' character
Yes, Even the Equator Can Get Slammed by Solar Storms By Brett Carter, Alexa Halford published 18 August 15 When the magnetosphere shields Earth from these solar particles, they get funneled toward the polar regions of our atmosphere.