Aurora
Red, Green Light Show
Red, Green Light Show Auroras, also known as the northern or southern lights, are colorful displays caused by particles from space colliding with Earth’s atmosphere. The International Space Station was orbiting above the Mediterranean Sea when this photo was taken on Jan. 19, 2026, capturing a stunning green and red aurora over Europe. Auroras occur […]
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NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development NASA has selected two heliophysics missions for continued development: CINEMA (Cross-scale Investigation of Earth’s Magnetotail and Aurora) and CMEx (Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer). The CINEMA mission aims to advance our understanding of how plasma energy flows into the Earth’s magnetosphere, with a constellation of nine small satellites investigating […]
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Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’?
Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’? The sun’s solar maximum period has led to an increase in stunning aurora alerts. Solar flares, even massive ones, are just a tiny drop compared to the sun’s total size and energy output. Solar flares can pack a powerful punch, affecting Earth with beautiful auroras and potential power […]
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