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Just as the sun is part of weather on Earth;
it also affects weather in space.
The sun creates solar wind by steadily releasing a flow of plasma particles in all
directions around it. Sometimes the sun gives of a flash of light in x-rays.
This is known as a solar flare. When a massive
bursts of particles explode into space, we call it a coronal mass ejection or
CME. When a CME is directed toward earth it hits
the magnetosphere, the magnetic field around our planet that protects us. If the storm
is large we may even get to enjoy a light display in the sky called the auroras.
In space, satellites may be damaged,
and astronauts should take cover. On earth, people do not feel any
physical effects. You may loose electricity in some areas. Polar flights may be rerouted
and satellite services may be disrupted. While these situations aren't
ideal, they are rare and fixable.
This is why we will continue to study the sun and its interactions with earth,
and the solar system.
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