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Forbesfinance29 days ago
Study Identifies Windows for Possible Extreme Solar Flares Through 2027
Researchers analyzed five decades of satellite data and identified two periods in Solar Cycle 25 when an S-class superflare is statistically more likely. The study proposes a probabilistic forecasting method based on recurring solar wave patterns.
spacedaily.comworld34 days ago
European-Chinese Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Wind Effects on Earth
A joint European-Chinese spacecraft lifted off Tuesday to examine how solar wind and plasma eruptions interact with Earth's magnetic field. The mission will collect data on space weather events that can affect satellites and power systems.
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Forbesscience34 days ago
Large Sunspot Region Detected on Far Side of Sun
A large sunspot region on the far side of the sun was imaged by the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The region is expected to rotate into view from Earth around May 22 and may produce auroras.
ndtv.comworld37 days ago
NASA Records 19-Day Solar Radio Burst
NASA observed a solar radio burst that lasted 19 days from August 21 to September 9 2025 breaking the previous record of five days. The Type IV burst was produced by electrons trapped in magnetic fields following three coronal mass ejections. Researchers used data from four space…
cnet.comscience47 days ago
Study Links Sun's 11-Year Cycle to Accelerated Orbital Decay of Space Debris
Researchers have identified a connection between peak solar activity and faster altitude loss for space junk in low Earth orbit. The findings, based on tracking 17 debris objects over three decades, show decay rates increasing when sunspot numbers reach 70 percent of their peak.…