Scientists have been able to routinely measure the magnetic field on the sun’s surface called the photosphere. Measuring the ...

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Which is to say, the potential for solar energy is immense, and we’re nowhere near the limit. That’s why solar energy is such an appealing prospect, particularly as an alternative to the ...

While I would prefer all solar is built on rooftops, the reality is we need to plan for what is coming to our deserts. That’s why we don’t oppose the Western Solar Plan in concept, we just ...

Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election Solar storms arise as a flux of charged particles ...

Solar storms arise as a flux of charged particles flung from the Sun, which when they impact Earth can cause magnetic and electric fluctuations around the planet resulting in the formation of ...

Near record breaking heat is here through the end of the week along with a few storms. Look for widespread low to middle 90s Wednesday. With the heat, a few storms may form in western Oklahoma ...

Solar storms cause disturbances in the Earth's magnetic shield, or magnetosphere. One frequent way they are caused is by coronal mass ejections—outpourings of charged particles from the sun ...

Editor's note: The incoming CME hit 6 hours later than predicted and sparked a severe G4 geomagnetic storm. You can read our aurora photo story here. A combination of powerful solar events has ...

According to a forecast issued by the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, Earth will see a chance of a G3 geomagnetic storm on the night of 16 September – a level classified as "strong". The ...

IT LOOKS INCREDIBLE. YOU CAN SEE THEM G LAKE MICHIGAN. Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning ...