Conditions in the region of space close to the earth, especially the presence of electromagnetic radiation and charged particles emitted by the sun, that can affect human activity and technology.
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The internal magnetic field of the Sun waxes and wanes on an 11-year cycle which affects the space weather.
These features are the dominant sources of disturbances in space weather that lead to geomagnetic storms.
By knowing how auroras react to the solar wind, scientists can better determine the impacts of space weather in the future.
Variations in space weather are caused by solar activity, including solar flares.
But as with all space weather, satellites and communication systems will be at risk of disruption or damage.
Definition of space weather in US English:
space weather
noun
Conditions in the region of space close to the earth, especially the presence of electromagnetic radiation and charged particles emitted by the sun, that can affect human activity and technology.
Example sentencesExamples
But as with all space weather, satellites and communication systems will be at risk of disruption or damage.
Variations in space weather are caused by solar activity, including solar flares.
By knowing how auroras react to the solar wind, scientists can better determine the impacts of space weather in the future.
These features are the dominant sources of disturbances in space weather that lead to geomagnetic storms.
The internal magnetic field of the Sun waxes and wanes on an 11-year cycle which affects the space weather.