Alexa HalfordSocial Links Navigation 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...1Powerful solar winds squish Jupiter's magnetic field 'like a giant squash ball'2NASA proves its electric moon dust shield works on the lunar surface3What's the difference between a young exoplanet and an old one?4Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit5'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 teaser trailer promises more gimmicky hijinks in the final frontier (video)
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.
