(Phys.org)—Since the dawn of the Space Age, mission planners have tried to follow one simple but important rule: Stay out of the van Allen Belts. The two doughnut-shaped regions around Earth are filled with "killer electrons," ...
Space Exploration
Aug 31, 2012
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The solar storm that seemed to be more fizzle than fury got much stronger early Friday before fading again.
Earth Sciences
Mar 9, 2012
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(AP) -- A solar storm shook the Earth's magnetic field early Friday, but scientists said they had no reports of any problems with electrical systems.
Space Exploration
Mar 9, 2012
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The largest solar storm in five years was due to arrive on Earth early Thursday, promising to shake the globe's magnetic field while expanding the Northern Lights.
Space Exploration
Mar 7, 2012
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A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.
Space Exploration
Jan 25, 2012
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Stargazers were out in force in northern Europe on Tuesday, hoping to be awed by a spectacular showing of northern lights after the most powerful solar storm in six years.
Space Exploration
Jan 24, 2012
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A potent solar flare has unleashed the biggest radiation storm since 2005 and could disrupt some satellite communications in the polar regions, US space weather monitors said Monday.
Space Exploration
Jan 23, 2012
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(AP) -- After years of quiet, the sun is coming alive with solar storms in a big way.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2011
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(AP) -- Forecasters say a new solar flare should provide only a glancing blow on Earth on Friday and is unlikely to cause any problems.
Space Exploration
Sep 7, 2011
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(AP) -- The impact of a series of eruptions on the sun began arriving at Earth on Friday and could affect some communications for a day or so.
Space Exploration
Aug 6, 2011
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