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space-science3 years ago•2 min saved

NASA Probe Captures Stunning Footage of Sun's Intense Plasma Burst

NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew through a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) and observed how it interacted with interplanetary dust, clearing the dust out to about 6 million miles from the Sun. The probe's data confirmed a theory from two decades ago and provided new insights into the dynamics of the Sun's superheated plasma and its interaction with surrounding dust. The Parker Solar Probe, named after Eugene Parker, will continue to study the Sun and gather more information during its ongoing mission.

via Gizmodo|

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space3 years ago•3 min saved

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Under Siege: Multiple Solar Storms Threaten Communication

A massive solar plasma explosion, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), collided with Europe's Solar Orbiter spacecraft after bursting out of the sun's surface. If it had hit the Earth, it could have triggered powerful geomagnetic storms. The CME was detected by the Solar Orbiter 32 hours after it erupted, indicating its speed and strength. CMEs are flung out from the sun's surface when its magnetic fields suddenly realign. The impact of CMEs on Earth's near-space environment varies depending on their speed and magnetic field. Geomagnetic storms can cause disturbances in the Earth's magnetic environment, affecting electrical equipment and power grids. Fortunately, this CME passed harmlessly into space, but as the sun approaches its solar maximum in 2025, more powerful CMEs and solar flares are expected.

via Newsweek|

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