The Sun has now entered its “solar maximum period” in the current solar cycle, resulting in a noticeable increase in sunspots and heightened solar activity. Jamie Favors, the head of NASA’s Space Weather Program, explains that the solar maximum is a phase characterised by a significant rise in sunspots and solar phenomena, which can have … Read more
The colourful auroras that treated skywatchers across the country last weekend and the total solar eclipse last month are reminders that the Earth is in direct line of fire from activities on the surface of the sun. The Space Weather division of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been issuing warnings for … Read more
NEW DELHI: In an impressive display of scientific advancement and precise timing, Nasa’s upgraded High Resolution Coronal Imager Flare mission, known as Hi-C Flare, has successfully captured never-before-seen views of solar flares. Launched from Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska, the mission utilizes a suite of cutting-edge instruments built at Nasa’s Marshall Space Flight Center … Read more
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 promises not just a momentary plunge into darkness for those in the path of totality but also a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s grandeur, including potential enormous explosions. This celestial event, taking viewers through seconds to minutes of totality, is the only occasion when gazing directly … Read more
