"The Parker Solar Probe has captured the closest images of the Sun, revealing solar wind, which consists of electrically charged particles streaming from the Sun's outer layer."
"Solar wind is responsible for the creation of auroras on Earth, particularly the Northern and Southern lights, and can also instigate geomagnetic storms."
NASA's Parker Solar Probe took unprecedented images of the Sun, capturing solar wind at a distance of 6.1 million kilometers from its surface. Solar wind consists of electrically charged particles that continuously flow from the Sun's outer layer. On Earth, this phenomenon contributes to the formation of colorful auroras known as the Northern and Southern lights. Additionally, high-speed solar wind can trigger geomagnetic storms, making the study of solar wind critical for understanding its impact on Earth.
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