Alexa Halford Latest articles by Alexa Halford Yes, Even the Equator Can Get Slammed by Solar Storms By Brett Carter, Alexa Halford published 18 August 15 When the magnetosphere shields Earth from these solar particles, they get funneled toward the polar regions of our atmosphere. The Sun Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)2The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet3Doubts mount further over signs of alien life on K2-18b: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'4Watch 2 NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today5Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome
Yes, Even the Equator Can Get Slammed by Solar Storms By Brett Carter, Alexa Halford published 18 August 15 When the magnetosphere shields Earth from these solar particles, they get funneled toward the polar regions of our atmosphere.
