Topic: Earth

Spacequakes in Earth’s Magnetic Field

spacequake

Earth's Charged Magnetic Field

Today, researchers coined a new word – spacequake!  A spacequake occurs in Earth’s magnetic field and plays a key role in jolting the Northern Lights into brilliant activity.

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Aurora Borealis Season Begins With Spring

Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis

If you’re lucky enough to live in the northern hemisphere and even luckier to live near the arctic circle, this is prime time for viewing the Aurora Borealis.  For some unknown reason, the Aurora Borealis seems to be more active during the spring equinox.  Of course, if you lived in the southern hemisphere near the South Pole, you’d be looking forward to viewing the Aurora Australis – but that’s a completely different story!

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7 Amazing Pictures of Planet Earth from Outer Space

Planet Earth from Outer SpaceIt is always surprising to see just how stunning Earth can look when viewed from the outside.  I’ve collected 7 of the best – and most uncommon – pictures of Planet Earth as seen from Outer Space that you probably haven’t seen before.  Hope you enjoy!

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