Space Weather Collection (#2)

Spring arrives near the Martian polar cap. Ice begins to thaw and briney pools of water collect beneath the icy slush. As the dim sun climbs higher in the sky the ice will retreat

Gigantic storms rage in Saturns cloudy surface

Illustration of the Maxwell Montes mountain range on the planet Venus
Venus Maxwell Montes are among the highest, most precipitous mountain ranges in the solar system

Asteriant Prime is a highly developed planet with giant city-scapes. There also is life on its moons. Due to the climate, which is very cold and windy, there are only a few savage colonies

A dark rift in the suns atmosphere known as a coronal hole
An ultraviolet image of a dark rift in the suns atmosphere, known as a coronal hole. This is a vast region where the sunas magnetic field has opened up and allowed the solar wind to escape

Illustration of the gas giant Neptune as seen from the surface of its moon Triton. White cirrus clouds race across a crescent Neptune as it presides over Tritons bleak and frozen south polar region

Illustration of astronauts exploring the surface of Saturns moon Titan during a blizzard. A forbidding blizzard of ethane ice flakes immobilizes two explorers and their surface transportation

Coronal holes on the Sun
January 20, 2013 - Image of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light captures a heart-shaped dark coronal hole. Coronal holes are areas of the Suns surface that are the source of open magnetic field

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

A view below the gas clouds of Jupiters atmosphere, across a sea of liquid hydrogen
Artists concept of a view below the gas clouds of Jupiters atmosphere, across a sea of liquid hydrogen. Miles beneath Jupiters brown clouds of ammonia

Aurora Borealis as viewed onboard the International Space Station
January 25, 2012 - Aurora Borealis as viewed onboard the International Space Station from approximately 240 miles above Earth

A massive X-class solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

The Sun in Hydrogen Alpha

Solar eruption, SOHO image
Solar eruption. SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) image of a huge coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun. The solar disc is obscured to prevent the image being over-exposed

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Earths radiation belts, artwork
Earths radiation belts. Artwork of the Earth and its radiation belts protecting it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. This protection is represented by a shield shape (blue)

Meteor fireball, artwork C018 / 0287
Meteor fireball. Artwork of a fireball as a large meteoroid (originally a small asteroid) heats up as it passes through Earths atmosphere

Radiation belt storm probes, artwork C014 / 0368
Radiation belt storm probes, artwork. These two satellites will orbit the Earth studying the Van Allen radiation belt, a torus of ionised particles that surrounds the Earth

Aurora borealis over a tent. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Aurora borealis over trees. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Solar flare, SDO ultraviolet image
Solar activity. Extreme ultraviolet (UV) satellite image showing a solar flare and coronal mass ejection (CME) erupting from the surface of the Sun on 2nd January 2012

Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay, UK
Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay. Rare view of northern lights over St Marys Island, Whitley Bay, UK. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Northern Lights explained, artwork C016 / 8113
Northern Lights explained. Computer artwork showing the explosion of energy (bright, right) responsible for sudden increases in the brightness and movement of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2276
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, over the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2271
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2270
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights and comet PanSTARRS C018 / 2269
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4, bottom right). Discovered in June 2011 with the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, this comet reached perihelion on 10 March 2013

Auroral display over trees C016 / 5815
Auroral display over trees. Aurora borealis (northern lights) over pine trees. This coloured light display is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Earths atmosphere, diagram
Earths atmosphere. Block diagram showing altitude in kilometres (km) and phenomena observed in Earths atmosphere. This profile ranges from ground level (at the Ganges Plain and Tibetan Plateau)

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496
Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Solar flare threatening Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth being threatened by solar flares from the Sun. A solar flare is an explosion in the Suns atmosphere that causes a large increase in levels

Sergei Vernov, Soviet physicist
Sergei Nikolaevich Vernov (1910-1982), Soviet physicist. Vernov pioneered cosmic rays experiments in the stratosphere using radio balloons carrying specially designed equipment

Earths magnetic field protection. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth being protected by its magnetic field (magnetosphere)

Aurora observations, 1839. Historical artwork of an aurora seen from Finland, on 21st January 1839. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Aurora over Paris, 1869
Aurora borealis or northern lights display, over Paris, France, on 13 May 1869, historical artwork. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky, are rarely seen outside the polar regions

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis, 19th century
Aurora borealis, 19th-century artwork. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged particles from the Sun are drawn by Earths magnetic

Aurora australis and Milky Way

Aurora borealis, 1854 artwork
Aurora borealis. Artwork of a northern lights (aurora borealis) display, observed in Norway in 1854. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Solar wind and the Earth, artwork
Solar wind and the Earth. Computer artwork showing how the Earths magnetic field (white) protects it from the Suns solar wind (yellow) by deflecting the charged particles around the planet

Oil pipeline and aurora. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged and energetic particles from the Sun (the solar wind)

Aurora borealis and Moon over a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Solar storm, artwork
Solar storm. Artwork of the Sun (left) and Earth (right), showing emanations from the Sun representing the increase in activity seen at the peak of the 11-year solar cycle

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Space Weather: A Captivating Journey through the Cosmos" Witnessing Nature's Light Show: An awe-inspiring aurora over Antarctica captured in a stunning satellite image. When Aurora Borealis Meets the Moon: A celestial dance between the ethereal Northern Lights and our radiant lunar companion. Enchanting Colors of the Night Sky: The mesmerizing spectacle of an Aurora Borealis painting vibrant hues across the heavens. Unveiling Nature's Canvas: Druridge Bay, UK becomes a breathtaking backdrop for a captivating display of the Aurora Borealis. Nature's Extraterrestrial Artistry: Glimpses into Neptune's enigmatic beauty through an artist's conceptual representation. Descending into Venus' Inferno: Exploring the scorching surface of this infernal planet, where extreme conditions prevail. The Sun - Our Celestial Powerhouse: Unraveling its mysteries and understanding its crucial role in space weather phenomena. UFO or Natural Phenomenon? A colossal unidentified object venting plasma from our mighty Sun sparks intrigue among astronomers worldwide. Lunar Swirls Revealed by NASA Mission ARTEMIS Data Analysis: Groundbreaking research sheds light on these enigmatic lunar features, unlocking secrets about their formation and significance. Mars - The Red Planet Alive with Solar Activity: Delving into solar storms and their impact on Mars' dynamic atmosphere. Embark on this cosmic journey to unravel space weather's wonders, where nature paints vivid displays across polar skies, planets reveal their hidden treasures, and our starry sun influences worlds beyond imagination.