Prompted by a recent increase in solar activity, more than a hundred researchers and government officials are converging on Helwan, Egypt, to discuss a matter of global importance: storms from the sun. The “First Workshop of the International Space Weather Initiative (ISWI)†meets Nov. 6th through 10th and is convened by the United Nations, the National Aeronautics and … Read the rest of this article
The International Space Weather Initiative
November 9, 2010
3 Comments
NASA Sun-Earth Day, 2010, Webcast
March 18, 2010
When Is Sun-Earth Day?
This year’s main celebration will be on March 20, 2010, @1pm – 2pm ET.
NASA EDGE, an award-winning talk show known for offbeat, funny and informative behind-the-scene stories about the space agency, will celebrate Sun-Earth Day 2010, with a live webcast about our sun and its effects on Earth. The program will air at 1 p.m. … Read the rest of this article
NASA Celebrates Sun_Earth Day, 2009
March 19, 2009
NASA Celebrates Sun-Earth Day With Illuminating Webcast
NASA scientists will reveal new information and images about our sun and its influence on Earth and the solar system for Sun-Earth Day, recognized each year in conjunction with the spring equinox. The highlight of this year’s celebration is a webcast for students and teachers around the world beginning at 1 p.m. EDT, … Read the rest of this article
Strange Space Weather
November 13, 2007
Something strange is happening in the atmosphere above Africa and researchers have converged on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the phenomenon. The Africa Space Weather Workshop kicked off Nov. 12th with nearly 100 scientists and students in attendance.
The strange phenomenon that brings all these people together is the ion plume—"a newly discovered form of space weather," says University of … Read the rest of this article
Predicting Solar Radiation Storms
May 26, 2007
A scientist using the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has found a way to forecast solar radiation storms. The new method offers as much as one hour advance warning, giving astronauts time to seek shelter and ground controllers time to safeguard their satellites when a storm is approaching.
“Solar radiation storms are notoriously difficult to predict – they often take … Read the rest of this article
Astronomy Weather
August 12, 2004
The weather plays a huge role in amateur astronomy, principally by preventing observation of the night sky! Some are blessed with plenty of clear skies throughout the year. Others are not so fortunate.
This page provides weather information (including severe weather warnings) from around the world along with space weather information and how the Sun looks today and aurora predictions.… Read the rest of this article
Free Affiliate Marketing Training
The Sun And Aurora Now
The Sun Now (Visible light)
|
The Sun Now (H-Alpha light)
|
|
Aurora Oval
(Northern Hemisphere) |
Aurora Oval
(Southern Hemisphere) |
|