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23200 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
In addition to being the largest and most powerful object in the solar system , the sun is also one of the most enigmatic entities in our cosmic neighborhood, which makes it hard for researchers to pin down exactly how it works. We are constantly learning new things about our home star, and 2023 has been no different. From learning more about the upcoming solar maximum to uncovering ancient superflares and mysterious heartbeat signals, here are the top 10 things we've learned about the sun this year.
Solar maximum is right around the corner
During the solar maximum (left), the sun is much more chaotic than during the solar minimum (right). (Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought. |
23201 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
In addition to being the largest and most powerful object in the solar system , the sun is also one of the most enigmatic entities in our cosmic neighborhood, which makes it hard for researchers to pin down exactly how it works. We are constantly learning new things about our home star, and 2023 has been no different. From learning more about the upcoming solar maximum to uncovering ancient superflares and mysterious heartbeat signals, here are the top 10 things we've learned about the sun this year.
Solar maximum is right around the corner
During the solar maximum (left), the sun is much more chaotic than during the solar minimum (right). (Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought.
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. |
23202 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
We are constantly learning new things about our home star, and 2023 has been no different. From learning more about the upcoming solar maximum to uncovering ancient superflares and mysterious heartbeat signals, here are the top 10 things we've learned about the sun this year.
Solar maximum is right around the corner
During the solar maximum (left), the sun is much more chaotic than during the solar minimum (right). (Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought.
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected. |
23203 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
From learning more about the upcoming solar maximum to uncovering ancient superflares and mysterious heartbeat signals, here are the top 10 things we've learned about the sun this year.
Solar maximum is right around the corner
During the solar maximum (left), the sun is much more chaotic than during the solar minimum (right). (Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought.
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected.
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. |
23204 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Solar maximum is right around the corner
During the solar maximum (left), the sun is much more chaotic than during the solar minimum (right). (Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought.
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected.
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science. |
23205 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: NASA/Solar Dynamics Observatory)
The major news about the sun from this year is that we are fast approaching the solar maximum and that it's going to be more explosive than we initially thought.
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected.
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals . |
23206 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Back when the current solar cycle began in 2019, forecasts from space weather scientists suggested that the solar maximum would arrive sometime from 2025 onward and be relatively weak compared to past solar cycles. However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected.
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. |
23207 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
However, numerous warning signs early in the year, including rising sunspot numbers , powerful X-class solar flares and changes in Earth's upper atmosphere , hinted that the solar cycle was not progressing as expected.
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed. |
23208 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
In June, Live Science published an exclusive, in-depth feature on the upcoming solar maximum, which revealed that the explosive peak would likely arrive by 2024 and be more active than the initial forecast suggested. And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. |
23209 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. |
23210 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
And in October, space weather scientists released an updated forecast for the current solar cycle, which is more in line with what experts told Live Science.
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected. |
23211 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
When solar maximum does arrive, we can expect to be bombarded with more solar storms, which will result in frequent auroral displays , radio blackouts, potential satellite problems and disruptions to the migration patterns of some animals .
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. |
23212 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star. |
23213 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The sun is smaller than we realized
The sun may not be quite as big as we thought. (Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. |
23214 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: EVE, and HMI science NASA/SDO and the AIA, teams)
The outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, or corona, does not extend out quite as far as we previously thought , a study published in November revealed.
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. |
23215 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth). |
23216 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Until recently, the best way to measure the sun's corona was to observe it during a solar eclipse when it becomes clearly visible around the moon. But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. |
23217 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
But new technologies have allowed scientists to measure the oscillations, or waves, that travel through the corona. These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun. |
23218 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
These waves do not travel quite as far as expected.
The difference between the new findings and previous estimates is relatively small: The sun is likely somewhere between 0.03% and 0.07% smaller than we thought. However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. |
23219 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
However, scientists say this could make a big difference in how we study our star.
The sun has auroras too
Researchers have found that the sun can produce aurora-like phenomenon above sunspots. (Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead. |
23220 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: Sijie Yu)
Within the solar system, auroras were previously thought to only occur on some planets and moons. But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. |
23221 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
But a study from November revealed that the sun also has auroras (although they are a little different from the ones we see on Earth).
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. |
23222 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Astronomers detected radio bursts crackling above a sunspot after pointing a radio telescope at the dark patch. The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said. |
23223 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The frequencies of the radio waves were very similar to the wavelengths given off by auroras on Earth , which strongly suggests a similar process is occurring on the sun.
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. |
23224 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
On Earth, auroras are born when solar storms and solar wind bash into our planet and temporarily weaken our magnetic shield, which allows radiation from the sun to excite gas molecules in the upper atmosphere. However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found. |
23225 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
However, researchers think that solar auroras are created by electrons that are accelerated to incredibly high speeds along the sun's magnetic field lines instead.
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found.
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote. |
23226 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Biggest-ever solar storm unearthed
A superpowered solar flare slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago, ancient tree rings show. (Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found.
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote.
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. |
23227 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: Getty Images)
In October, researchers revealed that a superpowered solar storm, known as a Miyake Event, slammed into Earth around 14,000 years ago. And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found.
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote.
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago. |
23228 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
And it could have been the most powerful solar outburst to ever hit Earth , experts said.
Researchers found evidence of the cataclysmic event lurking within fossilized tree rings that were recently unearthed in the French Alps. The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found.
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote.
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life. |
23229 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The preserved plants all had off-the-chart levels of radiation in the same rings, which showed they all soaked up the radiation at the same time — and only a powerful Miyake Event could explain the levels of radiation the team found.
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote.
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. |
23230 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
"A similar solar storm today would be catastrophic for our modern technological society," the researchers wrote.
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth. |
23231 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made. |
23232 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Ancient 'superflares' may have sparked life on Earth
Ancient "superflares" could have sparked life on Earth, researchers claim. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. |
23233 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
Continuing the ancient solar storm trend, a May study revealed that "superflares" from the early hyperactive sun could have provided the energy needed to spark life on Earth billions of years ago.
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. (Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.) |
23234 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Researchers recreated Earth's early atmosphere in the lab and fired charged particles, like those found in solar wind, at the primitive gasses and found that this created both amino acids and carboxylic acids — building blocks for proteins and all organic life.
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. (Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested. |
23235 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Similar experiments recreating lightning have also created these compounds in the lab. But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. (Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. |
23236 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
But the team argues that lightning strikes would not have provided anywhere near as much power as superflares, which makes them a less suitable candidate for kickstarting life on Earth.
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. (Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge. |
23237 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
However, much more work is needed before any concrete conclusions can be made.
'Ghost particles' could reveal hidden dark matter
Neutrinos spat out by the sun could lead us to a hidden treasure trove of dark matter. (Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. |
23238 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far. |
23239 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: Artistic rendering by Christopher Dessert, Nicholas L. Rodd, Benjamin R. Safdi, Zosia Rostomian (Berkeley Lab), based on data from the Fermi Large Area Telescope.)
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. |
23240 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. |
23241 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The sun may be harboring hidden particles of dark matter in its fiery guts and neutrinos , or "ghost particles" that are spat out by the sun, could be the key to finding them , a pre-print paper published in August suggested.
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. |
23242 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter. |
23243 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Dark matter is an elusive type of matter whose identity is still a mystery to scientists. Dark matter rarely interacts with regular matter or light but when it does it is theorized to emit neutrinos, which have almost no mass and no electrical charge.
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. |
23244 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years . |
23245 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Researchers hypothesized that the sun's core may have a high concentration of dark matter and, if this is the case, they predict that it will occasionally emit slightly more neutrinos than normal. However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period. |
23246 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
However, these extra neutrinos have not been detected so far.
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. |
23247 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Ancient anomaly in sun's solar cycle
Ancient texts from Korea suggest the sun's solar cycle used to be much shorter. (Image credit: Yan et al. 2023)
It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares. |
23248 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
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It currently takes around 11 years for the sun to complete one solar cycle, during which it transitions from solar minimum to solar maximum and back again. But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. |
23249 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
But a pre-print paper published in June suggests that past cycles may have been much shorter.
Researchers studied ancient texts unearthed in Korea, which contain detailed accounts of auroral displays during the Maunder Minimum — a period of reduced solar activity between 1645 and 1715. They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart. |
23250 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. |
23251 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
They found that solar cycles during this time likely lasted only eight years .
However, scientists have not been able to properly explain why the solar cycle shortened during this period.
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface. |
23252 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Mysterious 'heartbeat' puzzle solved
Scientists finally got to the bottom of what was causing mysterious heartbeat-like signals coming from solar flares. (Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. |
23253 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. |
23254 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics)
For more than a decade, scientists have pondered the origins of mysterious heartbeat-like patterns within streams of electromagnetic radiation that shoot out of the sun during solar flares.
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars . |
23255 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
The streams of radiation, known as solar radio bursts, normally flow non-stop out of the sun. But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser. |
23256 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
But sometimes, there are fluctuations or gaps in the stream, known as quasi-periodic pulsations, which when viewed on a graph look similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) of a human heart.
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. |
23257 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. Scientists dubbed this phenomenon coronal rain. |
23258 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
Earlier this year, scientists studied some of these mysterious patterns produced during a 2017 solar flare. They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. Scientists dubbed this phenomenon coronal rain.
Mini solar wind 'jets' discovered
Solar wind is constantly streaming out of the sun. |
23259 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
They found that the patterns were created by fluctuations within invisible fields of electrical current that run across loops of plasma on the solar surface.
The sun has shooting stars
Previously unknown blobs of plasma are raining down through the sun's corona. (Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. Scientists dubbed this phenomenon coronal rain.
Mini solar wind 'jets' discovered
Solar wind is constantly streaming out of the sun. (Image credit: NASA/GSFC)
In August, scientists got a step closer to finally uncovering the origin of large outflows of solar particles, known as solar wind, that shoot out of the sun's corona. |
23260 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
(Image credit: Patrick Antolin. Background image: ESA/Solar Orbiter EUI/HRI)
In July, scientists announced the discovery of a new feature in the sun's corona — shooting stars .
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. Scientists dubbed this phenomenon coronal rain.
Mini solar wind 'jets' discovered
Solar wind is constantly streaming out of the sun. (Image credit: NASA/GSFC)
In August, scientists got a step closer to finally uncovering the origin of large outflows of solar particles, known as solar wind, that shoot out of the sun's corona.
The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spotted tiny jets of plasma, known as picojets, shooting from tiny dark spots on the sun, known as coronal holes. |
23261 | 10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
These "stars" are clumps of plasma that fall through the sun's upper atmosphere, like meteors falling to Earth, because they are cooler than the surrounding plasma and, therefore, denser.
These dense plasma balls can reach up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) across and seem to fall along magnetic field lines created on the sun's surface. Scientists dubbed this phenomenon coronal rain.
Mini solar wind 'jets' discovered
Solar wind is constantly streaming out of the sun. (Image credit: NASA/GSFC)
In August, scientists got a step closer to finally uncovering the origin of large outflows of solar particles, known as solar wind, that shoot out of the sun's corona.
The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spotted tiny jets of plasma, known as picojets, shooting from tiny dark spots on the sun, known as coronal holes. The mini jets are smaller than other solar jets but still pack a punch, and researchers think that they provide the necessary energy to trigger gusts of solar wind . |
23262 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
This winter, head north and bring your warm hat and mittens with you as you watch the stunning Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, vividly light up the sky.
The display is expected to be even stronger and brighter than it has been in the past because of the sun's recent activity.
"Recent observations of sunspots, a measure of how active the sun is, show a dramatic increase from this time last year, and we are approaching the expected peak of the 11-year solar cycle in 2024 or 2025," New Scientist reported.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade." |
23263 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
This winter, head north and bring your warm hat and mittens with you as you watch the stunning Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, vividly light up the sky.
The display is expected to be even stronger and brighter than it has been in the past because of the sun's recent activity.
"Recent observations of sunspots, a measure of how active the sun is, show a dramatic increase from this time last year, and we are approaching the expected peak of the 11-year solar cycle in 2024 or 2025," New Scientist reported.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade."
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic? |
23264 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
The display is expected to be even stronger and brighter than it has been in the past because of the sun's recent activity.
"Recent observations of sunspots, a measure of how active the sun is, show a dramatic increase from this time last year, and we are approaching the expected peak of the 11-year solar cycle in 2024 or 2025," New Scientist reported.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade."
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic?
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. |
23265 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Recent observations of sunspots, a measure of how active the sun is, show a dramatic increase from this time last year, and we are approaching the expected peak of the 11-year solar cycle in 2024 or 2025," New Scientist reported.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade."
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic?
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas. |
23266 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Recent observations of sunspots, a measure of how active the sun is, show a dramatic increase from this time last year, and we are approaching the expected peak of the 11-year solar cycle in 2024 or 2025," New Scientist reported.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade."
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic?
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, is not only one of the best places in the country to view the vivid light display — it's one of the best locations in the world. |
23267 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE IN OVER HALF-DOZEN STATES: NEW YORK, MINNESOTA, ARKANSAS
"This means that over the next few months in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Lights will probably be stronger than they have been for at least a decade."
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic?
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, is not only one of the best places in the country to view the vivid light display — it's one of the best locations in the world.
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared. |
23268 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
With that in mind, now may be the time to pack your bags and get a close look at the dancing waves of light — but where should you go to capture the magic?
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, is not only one of the best places in the country to view the vivid light display — it's one of the best locations in the world.
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE ALASKA IN COLORFUL DISPLAY SEEN ON VIDEO
The aurora oval is a "a ring-shaped region hovering over the far north where Northern Lights activity is concentrated," according to travelalaska.com. |
23269 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Northern Lights in America
If you don't want to break out your passport this season to take in the views, here are a few options located right here in the U.S. that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, is not only one of the best places in the country to view the vivid light display — it's one of the best locations in the world.
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE ALASKA IN COLORFUL DISPLAY SEEN ON VIDEO
The aurora oval is a "a ring-shaped region hovering over the far north where Northern Lights activity is concentrated," according to travelalaska.com.
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night. |
23270 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
that will not disappoint.
Check out these ideas.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, is not only one of the best places in the country to view the vivid light display — it's one of the best locations in the world.
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE ALASKA IN COLORFUL DISPLAY SEEN ON VIDEO
The aurora oval is a "a ring-shaped region hovering over the far north where Northern Lights activity is concentrated," according to travelalaska.com.
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula. |
23271 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE ALASKA IN COLORFUL DISPLAY SEEN ON VIDEO
The aurora oval is a "a ring-shaped region hovering over the far north where Northern Lights activity is concentrated," according to travelalaska.com.
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula.
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution. |
23272 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Because of its location within the auroral oval and dark skies, Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and lucky for American travelers, you don't even need a passport to get there," Travel and Leisure shared.
NORTHERN LIGHTS DAZZLE ALASKA IN COLORFUL DISPLAY SEEN ON VIDEO
The aurora oval is a "a ring-shaped region hovering over the far north where Northern Lights activity is concentrated," according to travelalaska.com.
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula.
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution.
STRAWBERRY SUPERMOON TO APPEAR BRIGHTEST IN SKY, PLUS OTHER STUNNING FULL MOONS TO CATCH THIS YEAR
"The Upper Peninsula is blessed with hundreds of miles of shoreline along the south shore of Lake Superior, which provides some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the lower 48 due to the very dark night skies," Pure Michigan shared online. |
23273 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula.
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution.
STRAWBERRY SUPERMOON TO APPEAR BRIGHTEST IN SKY, PLUS OTHER STUNNING FULL MOONS TO CATCH THIS YEAR
"The Upper Peninsula is blessed with hundreds of miles of shoreline along the south shore of Lake Superior, which provides some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the lower 48 due to the very dark night skies," Pure Michigan shared online.
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky." |
23274 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
The view of the lights can be seen from just about anywhere in Fairbanks which means you can enjoy a magical display as you drive late into night.
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula.
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution.
STRAWBERRY SUPERMOON TO APPEAR BRIGHTEST IN SKY, PLUS OTHER STUNNING FULL MOONS TO CATCH THIS YEAR
"The Upper Peninsula is blessed with hundreds of miles of shoreline along the south shore of Lake Superior, which provides some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the lower 48 due to the very dark night skies," Pure Michigan shared online.
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky."
Priest Lake, Idaho
In far-northern Idaho, you can find Priest Lake, which has become a major spot for aurora hunters. |
23275 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Lake Superior, Michigan
Michigan is a great place to view the Northern Lights when in the U.S., specifically near Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula.
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution.
STRAWBERRY SUPERMOON TO APPEAR BRIGHTEST IN SKY, PLUS OTHER STUNNING FULL MOONS TO CATCH THIS YEAR
"The Upper Peninsula is blessed with hundreds of miles of shoreline along the south shore of Lake Superior, which provides some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the lower 48 due to the very dark night skies," Pure Michigan shared online.
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky."
Priest Lake, Idaho
In far-northern Idaho, you can find Priest Lake, which has become a major spot for aurora hunters.
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated. |
23276 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
The state has two important factors that make it such a great location for taking in the sights: latitude and low light pollution.
STRAWBERRY SUPERMOON TO APPEAR BRIGHTEST IN SKY, PLUS OTHER STUNNING FULL MOONS TO CATCH THIS YEAR
"The Upper Peninsula is blessed with hundreds of miles of shoreline along the south shore of Lake Superior, which provides some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the lower 48 due to the very dark night skies," Pure Michigan shared online.
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky."
Priest Lake, Idaho
In far-northern Idaho, you can find Priest Lake, which has become a major spot for aurora hunters.
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated.
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS? |
23277 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky."
Priest Lake, Idaho
In far-northern Idaho, you can find Priest Lake, which has become a major spot for aurora hunters.
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated.
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS?
The marina will also join in on the fun by turning out the lights, so enthusiasts can get a good look at the night sky.
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights. |
23278 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"When looking north over Lake Superior, one can see right down to the horizon and take in a 180-degree unobstructed view of the night sky."
Priest Lake, Idaho
In far-northern Idaho, you can find Priest Lake, which has become a major spot for aurora hunters.
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated.
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS?
The marina will also join in on the fun by turning out the lights, so enthusiasts can get a good look at the night sky.
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights.
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis. |
23279 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated.
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS?
The marina will also join in on the fun by turning out the lights, so enthusiasts can get a good look at the night sky.
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights.
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. |
23280 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Priest Lake, in far-northern Idaho, has been my most reliable and rewarding location for viewing the northern lights," Visit Idaho stated.
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS?
The marina will also join in on the fun by turning out the lights, so enthusiasts can get a good look at the night sky.
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights.
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com. |
23281 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
THREE US DESTINATIONS MAKE LONELY PLANET’S 'BEST PLACES TO VISIT' IN 2023: CAN YOU GUESS THE PICKS?
The marina will also join in on the fun by turning out the lights, so enthusiasts can get a good look at the night sky.
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights.
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com.
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The stunning display can be seen from September to April. |
23282 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Northern Lights in Europe
If you don't mind planning a holiday getaway this winter, take a quick trip across the pond to see the Aurora Borealis from these unbelievable sights.
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com.
AI LIFE HACKS: HOW TRAVELERS ARE USING CHATGPT TO PLAN TRIPS ON A BUDGET
The stunning display can be seen from September to April.
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases. |
23283 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Tromsø, Norway
When picturing the landscape surrounding the Northern Lights, you probably imagine something exactly like Tromsø, Norway, which is why it is widely considered one of the top places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com.
AI LIFE HACKS: HOW TRAVELERS ARE USING CHATGPT TO PLAN TRIPS ON A BUDGET
The stunning display can be seen from September to April.
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases.
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular. |
23284 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com.
AI LIFE HACKS: HOW TRAVELERS ARE USING CHATGPT TO PLAN TRIPS ON A BUDGET
The stunning display can be seen from September to April.
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases.
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular.
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online. |
23285 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Tromsø is the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle. It "lies just within the Northern Lights Oval, the region above Earth's geomagnetic North Pole, where aurora displays are most likely to occur," according to Space.com.
AI LIFE HACKS: HOW TRAVELERS ARE USING CHATGPT TO PLAN TRIPS ON A BUDGET
The stunning display can be seen from September to April.
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases.
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular.
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online.
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. |
23286 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
AI LIFE HACKS: HOW TRAVELERS ARE USING CHATGPT TO PLAN TRIPS ON A BUDGET
The stunning display can be seen from September to April.
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases.
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular.
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online.
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared. |
23287 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
You will not miss out on taking in the beauty of the sky when in Tromsø, thanks to the many travel sites and guides that offer aurora chases.
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular.
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online.
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland. |
23288 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Swedish Laplands
Sweden has become a top place to view the dancing lights in the Northern Hemisphere; the Lapland region, in particular, is the most popular.
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online.
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures. |
23289 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Not only is Abisko, Swedish Lapland, within the aurora oval but the surrounding mountains also keep the skies clear and there's barely any light pollution," Swedish Lapland shared online.
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures.
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"The best time to observe the Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon is during the late evening and early night hours when the darkness enhances their visibility," the website also notes. |
23290 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
GHOST RAINBOWS, 'RAINING FROGS' AND SUN HALOS: WEIRD WEATHER PHENOMENA SEEN ACROSS THE US
In Abisko, you can find the Aurora Sky Station. It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures.
ICELAND VOLCANO NEAR MAJOR AIRPORT ERUPTS SECOND TIME IN A YEAR
"The best time to observe the Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon is during the late evening and early night hours when the darkness enhances their visibility," the website also notes.
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland. |
23291 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
It has an observation tower and experts available to answer any questions about the display, the Space Tourism Guide shared.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures.
ICELAND VOLCANO NEAR MAJOR AIRPORT ERUPTS SECOND TIME IN A YEAR
"The best time to observe the Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon is during the late evening and early night hours when the darkness enhances their visibility," the website also notes.
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure. |
23292 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
One of the most unique places to see the magnificent Northern Lights display is found at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland.
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures.
ICELAND VOLCANO NEAR MAJOR AIRPORT ERUPTS SECOND TIME IN A YEAR
"The best time to observe the Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon is during the late evening and early night hours when the darkness enhances their visibility," the website also notes.
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). |
23293 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
"Jokulsarlon’s secluded location ensures minimal light pollution, providing the perfect setting to witness the stunning colors of the Aurora Borealis," said Arctic Adventures.
ICELAND VOLCANO NEAR MAJOR AIRPORT ERUPTS SECOND TIME IN A YEAR
"The best time to observe the Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon is during the late evening and early night hours when the darkness enhances their visibility," the website also notes.
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said. |
23294 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said.
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions. |
23295 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said.
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions.
Aim to find a place that has minimal tree lines or hills so that the northern horizon can be fully seen. |
23296 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Tips for Northern Lights sightings
When it comes to seeing the magical dancing lights in the sky, there are a few factors that you may want to take into account in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.
Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said.
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions.
Aim to find a place that has minimal tree lines or hills so that the northern horizon can be fully seen.
Darkness
Go at night, away from the city lights, in order to capture the best view of the Aurora Borealis. |
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Geomagnetic activity
When the geomagnetic field is active, the aurora will be brighter, stronger and further from the magnetic poles, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said.
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions.
Aim to find a place that has minimal tree lines or hills so that the northern horizon can be fully seen.
Darkness
Go at night, away from the city lights, in order to capture the best view of the Aurora Borealis.
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"The full moon will also diminish the apparent brightness of the aurora (not the actual brightness)," the SWPC continued. |
23298 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
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The best time to see the Northern Lights is when the planetary K index is at an eight or nine and the aurora moves toward the equator, the weather service site also said.
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions.
Aim to find a place that has minimal tree lines or hills so that the northern horizon can be fully seen.
Darkness
Go at night, away from the city lights, in order to capture the best view of the Aurora Borealis.
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"The full moon will also diminish the apparent brightness of the aurora (not the actual brightness)," the SWPC continued.
Timing
The Northern Lights are usually on full display from September to March or April, but the best time to see the lights are in the late evening or early morning. |
23299 | Northern Lights: Here are the best tips to help you spot the stunning display in the US and abroad
Location
There are so many places across the world to view the vivid display, but you'll want to make sure to find a location that has no obstructions.
Aim to find a place that has minimal tree lines or hills so that the northern horizon can be fully seen.
Darkness
Go at night, away from the city lights, in order to capture the best view of the Aurora Borealis.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
"The full moon will also diminish the apparent brightness of the aurora (not the actual brightness)," the SWPC continued.
Timing
The Northern Lights are usually on full display from September to March or April, but the best time to see the lights are in the late evening or early morning.
"Best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight (between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time)," the SWPC reported. |
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