In space, far above Earth's turbulent atmosphere, you might think the one thing you don't have to worry about is weather. But you would be wrong. Just ask the people charged with the safety of the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and ...
Space Exploration
Jul 23, 2015
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An unusual solar flare observed by a NASA space observatory (video) on Tuesday could cause some disruptions to satellite communications and power on Earth over the next day or so, officials said.
Space Exploration
Jun 7, 2011
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The sun emitted a significant solar flare peaking at 1:32 p.m. EST on Jan.7, 2014. This is the first significant flare of 2014, and follows on the heels of mid-level flare earlier in the day. Each flare was centered over ...
Space Exploration
Jan 7, 2014
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The first large-scale, physics-based space weather prediction model is transitioning from research into operation.
Space Exploration
Jan 26, 2011
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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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Scientists have for the first time witnessed the mechanism behind explosive energy releases in the Sun's atmosphere, confirming new theories about how solar flares are created.
Astronomy
Mar 27, 2014
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For the first time beginning next month, forecasts of the regional effects of solar storms will help protect the power grid and communications satellites, thanks to a new tool developed by researchers at the University of ...
Space Exploration
Sep 29, 2016
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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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On August 21, 2013 at 1:24 am EDT, the sun erupted with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection, or CME, a solar phenomenon that can send billions of tons of particles into space and reach Earth one to three days later. These ...
Space Exploration
Aug 21, 2013
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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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