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Dec232024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe to Make Historic Christmas Eve Flyby of Sun

In a groundbreaking event Nasa's Parker Solar Probe is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve December 24, 2024. The spacecraft will pass within approximately 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun's surface at 5:23 pm IST, marking the closest any human-made object has ever ventured toward a star. Mission operators at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland last communicated with the probe on December 21, confirming that all systems were functioning normally. However, during the critical close approach, the spacecraft will lose contact with Earth as it endures the intense conditions near the Sun. Nick Pinkine, mission operations manager for the Parker Solar Probe, expressed excitement about the flyby, calling it an unprecedented opportunity. “N...

Oct162024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sun Enters Solar Maximum Triggering Strongest Geomagnetic Storm in Two Decades

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NASA, NOAA, and the International Solar Cycle Prediction Panel have confirmed that the Sun has entered the peak phase of its 11-year cycle, known as Solar Cycle 25. This period, called the solar maximum, is characterized by heightened solar activity, including an increase in sunspots and solar eruptions. The solar maximum, which began earlier this year, is expected to last for about a year, posing both exciting research opportunities and challenges for technology and infrastructure on Earth. What is Solar Maximum? During the solar maximum, the Sun’s magnetic poles flip, and the number of sunspots and solar flares surge. These flares, along with coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can send vast amounts of charged particles into space, which interact with Earth's magnetic field. When these ...

May312024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Another Powerful Solar Storm from Sunspot AR3664 Headed Towards mother Earth, likely to happen Blackouts

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A powerful stream of energized particles, known as a solar storm, is currently headed towards Earth, with potential to cause radio blackouts and the stunning aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. According to NASA's spaceweather.com, this storm originated from the sunspot AR3664 on May 27 and has been classified as an X2.8 flare, marking it as one of the most intense solar events in recent years. X-class solar flares are the strongest solar flares, described by NASA as "giant explosions on the sun that send energy, light, and high-speed particles into space." These powerful flares have the capability to disrupt various forms of communication on Earth. Immediate Impact and Potential Threats Earth has already experienced interruptions in shortwave radio communications ...

May152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Radio Blackouts Expected On Earth

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The Sun has emitted its strongest flare of the current solar cycle, a category X8.7 storm, sending a powerful surge of energized particles hurtling towards Earth. The flare, originating from sunspot AR3664, is anticipated to cause radio blackouts upon impact, particularly affecting regions such as the United States. In a dramatic display of solar activity, the Sun has unleashed its most potent flare of the current solar cycle, sending shockwaves of energized particles hurtling towards Earth. Originating from an active sunspot designated AR3664, the flare, classified as a category X8.7 storm, represents a significant escalation in solar activity. According to reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the sunspot responsible for the flare is situated at t...