Deciphering the universe’s secrets is partly done through observation, but just as important are solid models of the forces ...

The large golden aura is formed from the incoming light reflected off the sun-side of the occulter, a device that blocks the ...

If you ever travel back in time to hang out with Homo sapiens around 41,000 years ago, pack some sunscreen – or better yet, a ...

which show the influence of solar activity on Earth - a consequence of energy and small particles released by the Sun interacting with our planet’s magnetic field. Similar to weather forecasts ...

Conditions were almost right for Aurora ... of Earth’s magnetic field and the heights where the molecules exist. Greens and reds come from oxygen molecules that are excited by solar storms ...

Earth’s magnetic field overall was only 10 percent as strong as its current level. This allowed the north magnetic pole to wander over Europe, making aurora visible across the continent.

DON'T MISS: Get to know the hidden gems across Canada Due to the shape of the aurora ... solar particles flowing past our planet. If the conditions in that stream are just right, it will form magnetic ...

It lasted about 1,000 years and weakened Earth’s magnetic field to about 10 per cent of its current strength. Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from harmful solar radiation and cosmic ...

An aurora is created when particles from the sun collide with the Earth ... of plasma and magnetic field from the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere. The most powerful solar flares left ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across ... show will depend on how Earth’s magnetic field interacts with the solar bursts, said ...