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The solar wind will light up the Earth tonight with an aurora
According to Rutledge, people in Asia, Europe and North America will be able to see this special event if they leave the towns with too much artificial light.
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Space science
Sun's activity affects thunder
British scientists have shown that the Sun's activity affects the lightning frequency that hits Earth.
Space science
The sun ripped a huge hole
Scientists at the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) on June 5 reported finding a giant flower hole in the Sun when this part of the Sun turned to Earth last week.
Space science
The solar wind is flying to the earth
Notice by the US Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) on January 25 said a solar wind (CME) will fly to earth from the next 1-3 days.
Space science
Magnetic storm has just attacked the earth
A storm has just swept across the globe on the morning of September 10, but did not cause any damage, the US Space Weather Forecast Center (SWPC) announced.
Space science
The sun is about to ... disappear?
Scientists predict the sun is about to enter a less active phase. By 2020, black streaks will disappear in a relatively long time.
Space science
The Earth may be confused because the Sun wakes up
US scientists recently said the Sun is entering the most active phase in the past 11 years.
Space science
Magnetic storms can ruin the 2012 Olympics
The strength of magnetic storms will reach its highest level in 2012, making telecommunications satellites unable to transmit data about the Olympic Games in the UK.
Space science
The sun is 'stealing' the atmosphere
A recent study shows that part of the atmosphere of the planet is losing by the solar wind.
Space science
Perforated hole on the Earth's shield
Themis satellite of NASA has discovered two major holes in the Earth's magnetic field.
Animal world
What mysterious forces have prevented the Sun storms?
The sun produces bright rays when the accumulation of magnetic energy is suddenly released from the Sun's surface.
Environment
The shield protecting the Earth is weakening
The shield protecting the Earth is weakening, allowing harmful solar winds to enter the Earth's atmosphere.
Environment
The solar wind paralyzes male Chinese contacts
Yesterday, radio communications in southern China fell into paralysis by the strongest solar wind in four years.
Environment
The Earth has just escaped from a big storm
Instead of causing a strong storm from all over the planet, the strongest solar wind in the last 4 years only created storms from a small part in the northern hemisphere.
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Northern light illuminates the UK
The Borealis aurora, also known as the Northern Light, has created a magnificent scenery rare in many parts of the United Kingdom.