Tag Heliophysics

NASA and SpaceX have achieved another remarkable milestone with the launch of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) on September 24. The strategic deployment of IMAP, along with its two rideshare companions, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) SWFO-L1, and the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, marks a significant step in our quest to understand […]

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made remarkable strides in solar science, bringing us closer than ever to understanding our star. The spacecraft has captured stunning visuals of the Sun’s atmosphere during its recent perihelion passes, illuminating the dynamic and often tumultuous environment of our closest celestial neighbor. Among the highlights are the striking images collected […]

In a remarkable instance of collaboration in space exploration, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter have come together to delve into the mysteries of solar wind dynamics. This serendipitous alignment of two advanced spacecraft has provided unprecedented opportunities for scientists to gather data that could reshape our understanding of solar phenomena. Launched in […]

On April 8, 2045, skywatchers across the continental United States will witness a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse since 2017 and the last until August 12, 2045. During totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, […]

A team of scientists funded by NASA has made a remarkable discovery – long-lasting radio signals emanating from sunspots. Sunspots are regions on the Sun’s surface where the magnetic field is incredibly strong, causing a decrease in surface temperatures and atmospheric pressure. This creates dark spots on the solar surface. The team’s findings demonstrate that […]

The joint European Space Agency (ESA)/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering a series of tiny jets of material being ejected from the Sun’s outer atmosphere. These plasma jets, which last for only 20 to 100 seconds and travel at speeds of 100 kilometers per second, could potentially be the source of […]