Tag Archives: Richard Carrington

A stunning solar prominence eruption, captured through time-lapse frames on March 30, 2010, using the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite in extreme ultraviolet light of ionized helium. To provide a sense of scale, hundreds of Earths could fit within the loop seen in the top frame.
1859: Unraveling the Mysteries of Solar Flares and Their Impact on Space Weather

Richard Carrington's 1859 observation of a solar flare linked the Sun's activity to Earth's environment, sparking the study of space weather. Today's focus on predicting and understanding these phenomena is crucial for protecting satellite technology [...]