"Auroras May Predict Hazardous Space Weather on Earth and Other Planets"

New research from the University of Hong Kong suggests that understanding the common factors behind auroras on Earth, Saturn, and Jupiter can help predict risky space weather. By studying the interaction between solar wind and planetary magnetic fields, scientists aim to improve our ability to monitor and forecast geomagnetic storms that can impact satellites and power infrastructure. This unified approach could also extend to understanding auroras on exoplanets.