Massive 500,000-Mile Coronal Hole on the Sun Blasts Solar Wind Toward Earth

A vast coronal hole, measuring approximately 800,000 kilometres across, has emerged on the surface of the sun. High-speed solar wind is being emitted from this region and is expected to reach Earth by January 31. Space weather experts indicate that this phenomenon has the potential to cause minor geomagnetic storm conditions, which could enhance auroral … Read more

Solar Storm Forecast to Trigger Northern Lights in Upper Midwest

A solar storm originating from a coronal mass ejection (CME) is predicted to hit Earth between January 24 and January 25, potentially triggering auroras visible across northern regions of the United States. States like Michigan and Maine are expected to experience minor geomagnetic storm activity as electrically charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s … Read more

Comet C/2024 G3 May Be Breaking Apart After Close Solar Encounter

New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), which recently became visible to the naked eye, might be breaking apart after its close approach to the sun. During its perihelion on 15 January, the comet experienced intense solar radiation, which may have caused thermal stress. While the comet initially seemed unaffected by the encounter, recent … Read more