Scientists confirm a 500,000-mile hole on the sun: should we be concerned?
Astronomers have identified a massive coronal hole measuring nearly 500,000 miles (around 800,000 kilometers) across on the sun’s surface. The discovery has generated curiosity around potential effects on our planet, from dazzling auroras to minor technology disruptions. In recent observations, researchers noted that the sun’s magnetic field weakens in certain spots, allowing solar wind to … Read more