NASA Reports Massive Coronal Hole Spanning 1/4 of Sun's Circumference Allowing Unusually Fast Solar Winds on January 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025, 02:25 AM
NASA has reported the opening of a massive coronal hole that spans one-quarter of the Sun's circumference. This phenomenon is expected to enable unusually fast solar winds to race toward Earth. The announcement was made on January 13, 2025, and highlights concerns regarding the potential impact of these solar winds on Earth's atmosphere and technology.
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