Geomagnetic storms occur fairly often. Minor ones happen multiple times per year.
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Like with most things in life, the use of technology to capture nature comes with pros and cons. How might our phone lens’ be impacting our relationship with the natural world?
Aurora forecasting is notoriously tricky. But there are ways to know where and when you should be looking – from email alerts to 30 minute forecasts.
Solar storms can play havoc with electrical grids, satellites and railway lines.
The sun is expected to reach its solar maximum in 2025. Recent auroras suggest that the maximum may be bigger than predicted.
We’re currently a few years into the 25th studied solar cycle. An 11-year period of sun activity, this solar cycle is more active than previously expected.
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ARC Future Fellow, Physics, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer, Media, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics, Athabasca University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Physics, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor of Space Physics, Lancaster University
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Applied Geomagnetic Researcher, South African National Space Agency