Latest about space weather
Powerful 'Cannibal' solar burst will hit Earth tonight. Widespread auroras predicted
A 'Cannibal' plasma eruption from the sun will hit Earth on Dec. 1. Scientists predict strong geomagnetic storm conditions and impressive auroras.
Strong auroras likely as powerful solar flare eruption hurls possible 'cannibal CME' toward Earth (video)
Several powerful solar eruptions, with Earth in the firing line, means widespread mid-latitude aurora displays are likely on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
This solar eruption was so powerful it warped the sun's magnetic field (video)
Satellites observed a coronal mass ejection on Wednesday (Nov. 15), capturing a bright burst of super-hot plasma that warped the sun's magnetic field.
India's Aditya-L1 sun probe spots 1st high-energy solar flare
India's newly launched Aditya-L1 sun-studying mission has already captured its first glimpse of a solar flare in high-energy X-rays.
Space weather is a growing threat. This new NASA center aims to help protect us
Space is a dangerous place, especially when it comes to high-energy particles, and intense solar activity can pose threats to people and technology on Earth.
What is STEVE, and how is it different from the aurora?
Reference STEVE is an atmospheric phenomenon that is similar to yet separate from the aurora. It looks like a mauve streak across the night sky.
Watch a massive 'canyon of fire' explode from the sun (video)
On Oct. 31, the sun unleashed a powerful eruption, carving a vast 'canyon of fire' in the sun's southern hemisphere.
The next 4 to 5 years will be the best time to see the northern lights this solar cycle
Want to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) or the southern lights (aurora australis)? Good news — The next four to five years will provide optimal conditions for some dazzling displays.
