SMILE Mission: China and Europe Join Forces to Map Solar Storms
The SMILE satellite, a collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and ESA, has launched to study solar storms and protect Earth’s technological infrastructure.
Solar Storms
Northern China Set to Witness Rare Aurora Borealis Amid Solar Storms
Residents in northern China may witness a rare aurora borealis as severe geomagnetic storms are forecast due to increased solar activity, offering a celestial spectacle in the coming days.
Solar Flares May Illuminate Northern Skies with Faint Auroras
Solar storms may cause dim northern lights across parts of the northern United States this weekend as forecasters monitor for possible disruptions to power and communications.
Solar Flares Spark Potential for Faint Auroras Across Northern Hemisphere
Solar storms may cause faint northern lights across the Northern Hemisphere this weekend, as forecasters monitor potential disruptions to power and communications after recent strong solar flares.
Closer Origins of Sun’s Magnetic Field May Enhance Solar Storm Forecasts
New research reveals that the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to its surface than previously thought, potentially improving solar storm forecasts that impact Earth’s technology systems.