Space weather

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above EarthAstronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

A rare ‘gigantic jet' of lightning has been photographed from space, extending nearly 50 miles above the U.S. coastline. The…

3 weeks ago
Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and AlertsSolar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

Satellites equipped with solar sails may soon improve early warnings for space weather events that could disrupt technological infrastructure on…

1 month ago
May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety ConcernsMay 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns

May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns

A significant solar storm that occurred in May 2024 led to the formation of two temporary radiation belts around Earth,…

2 months ago
Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study ClaimsJupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

Jupiter’s Earth-Sized Storms Might Be Caused by Magnetic Tornadoes, Study Claims

Magnetic vortices descending from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere are believed to trigger the formation of ultraviolet-absorbing anticyclonic storms,…

4 months ago