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High above our planet, where the magnetosphere meets the emptiness of space, a powerful battle unfolds. Streams of charged particles from the solar wind constantly race toward Earth, only to be deflected by our planet’s magnetic shield. This invisible barrier safeguards satellites, GPS systems, and astronauts from harmful radiation. Yet, this defense is not impenetrable. When magnetic field lines snap …

In June 2025, data from NASA’s Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 confirmed a dramatic finding: a region at the edge of the heliosphere with temperatures between 30,000 and 50,000 kelvin. Often described as a “wall of fire,” this boundary—known as the heliopause—marks where the Sun’s solar wind collides with the interstellar medium. The discovery provides an unprecedented look at the …

Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the Solar System? The idea has been around since before the discovery of Pluto in the 1930s. Labelled as planet X, prominent astronomers had put it forward as an explanation for Uranus’s orbit, which drifts from the path of orbital motion that physics would expect it to follow. The …

Solar Eclipse Rumors NASA Clarification is available. When will the next total solar eclipse happen, on August 2, 2025 or 2027? See the truth. A viral message has sparked fear and curiosity online, claiming the world will go dark on August 2, 2025, due to a total solar eclipse. Many posts suggest this rare event won’t repeat for a century. …

Amid growing buzz on social media about a “global blackout” tied to a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, astronomers have clarified that the much-anticipated celestial event will in fact occur on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will briefly plunge parts of Earth into darkness during what experts call the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century. …

As the year moves forward, curiosity is building around the last solar eclipse of 2025. Like always, these celestial events attract attention from both scientists and skywatchers– and this one’s no exception. From researchers to those who follow age-old beliefs, many are eager to know what to expect from the second and final solar eclipse of the year.Here’s everything we …

Now, del Chiaro said, consumers are more likely to say: “‘I’m just going to install my own system, hang it on my own balcony and PG&E never needs to know.’” Californians, struggling with soaring electricity bills, are eager to adopt the technology. Advocates believe the state’s market has massive potential. They’re motivated by two examples: Utah, which recently passed legislation …

Nearly a month ago, a mysterious object was seen hurtling through the solar system and later confirmed as an interstellar visitor traveling toward the Sun. Several telescopes have since turned their attention to the wandering object, but it turns out the brand-new Vera C. Rubin Observatory was the first to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS. In an act of cosmic …

On July 25, 2025, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured a rare solar eclipse from its vantage point in space. This unique phenomenon, visible only from the SDO’s position, revealed around 62% of the sun covered by the moon. The event, which lasted approximately 35 minutes, was a stunning display that provided scientists with valuable insights into solar behavior. This …

Topline Astronomers surveying the outer solar system have revealed that a rare object far beyond Neptune is moving in sync with the eighth planet in an unexpected way. Called 2020 VN40 and first discovered in 2020, it takes 1,655 Earth-years to orbit the sun. The news comes just weeks after 2023 KQ14 — nicknamed “Ammonite” — was found beyond Neptune …