Tag: Auroras
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Auroras and Satellite Disruptions Possible as Severe Solar Storm Approaches Earth
What’s Happening: A Strong Solar Storm Heads Toward Earth A powerful burst of solar activity is heading toward Earth, carrying the potential to light up the night sky with unexpected auroras and to interfere with satellite-based services. Images captured by solar observatories show energized particles racing toward our planet, a scenario scientists have long warned…
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Orbital Timelapse: Zodiacal Light, Auroras, and the Pleiades from the ISS
Introduction: A Stunning ISS Timelapse In a recent standout video from the International Space Station, astronaut Kimiya Yui offers viewers a seamless journey through Earth’s night side. The 300th cumulative day in space marks a remarkable milestone in his second ISS tour, but it’s the visuals that are stealing the show: the ethereal zodiacal light,…
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Astronaut Timelapse: Zodiacal Light, Auroras & Pleiades from the ISS
Stunning Space Timelapse from the ISS In a captivating display of perspective from the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui released a timelapse video that blends celestial light shows with a telling milestone: his 300th cumulative day in space. The high-definition footage offers observers a rare, front-row seat to natural phenomena that are visible…
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Astronaut Captures Zodiacal Light, Auroras and Pleiades from the ISS Timelapse
Stunning Views from Low-Earth Orbit In a dazzling display of celestial choreography, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured a timelapse that blends the soft glow of the zodiacal light with the shimmering curtains of auroras and the pinpoint stars of the Pleiades. The video marks not only a visual triumph but also…
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10 Sky Moments That Dazzled Us in 2025
Introduction: A Year Under Remarkable Skies 2025 brought a lineup of celestial events that captured imaginations across the globe. From brilliant comets gracing the pre-dawn sky to dramatic eclipses and shimmering auroras, stargazers were treated to a year of wonder. This feature recaps ten standout moments that defined skywatching in 2025, offering context, what to…
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Gannon Solar Storm Shrinks Earth’s Shield: What 2024’s Event Revealed
Overview: A Solar Tempest That Reshaped Space Weather Last year’s solar storm, known in some circles as “Gannon,” delivered more than a spectacular auroral display. According to combined measurements from Japan’s space agency and international partners, the storm temporarily reduced a key protective layer around Earth to roughly one-fifth of its typical size. While the…
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Satellite Data Reveals 2024 Solar Storm Gannon Shrunk Earth’s Plasma Shield to One-Fifth Size
What happened during the 2024 solar storm known as Gannon In late 2024, a powerful solar storm named Gannon unleashed a barrage of charged particles toward Earth. While such storms are not uncommon, scientists were surprised by the extent of the impact on Earth’s protective layers. Data from multiple satellites indicates that the storm compressed…
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Solar Storms Drive ISS Astronauts to Take Cover Amid Auroras
Intro: Solar storms, auroras, and the ISS When the Sun unleashes a surge of charged particles, the effects ripple across the solar system. In recent days, intense solar storms have lit up skies around the world with dazzling auroras. Meanwhile, aboard the International Space Station, crew members had to implement precautionary measures to shield against…
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ISS Astronauts Take Cover from Radiation as Solar Storms Spark Auroras Worldwide
Solar Storms Put ISS on Radiation Alert As solar activity spiked in recent nights, powerful coronal mass ejections hurled charged particles toward Earth and its orbiting outposts. While spectacular auroras danced across skies from high latitudes, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were reminded that this is not merely a visual show. Space weather…
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Solar Storms Ignite Auroras: ISS Astronauts Take Cover and Watch
Stunning skies, serious risks Across the globe, vibrant auroras have lit up night skies as solar storms interact with Earth’s magnetosphere. While the spectacle captivates amateur stargazers and professional scientists alike, the same solar activity that paints the heavens with color also raises radiation levels in space. For astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS),…