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Mars experiences rare void as solar wind disappears, leaving scientists thrilled

NASA's MAVEN orbiter observed a rare event on Mars where the solar wind, a stream of charged particles and magnetic fields from the sun, disappeared, causing Mars's atmosphere to temporarily expand by thousands of kilometers. This phenomenon, last seen in 1999, was caused by a burst of high-speed solar wind from the sun that swept away the regular solar wind, leaving a void. Scientists believe studying this event can provide insights into the effects of solar events on human exploration of Mars and the erosion of Martian atmosphere. It also offers a glimpse into how rocky planets might appear around other stars.

via Business Insider|

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"Rare Solar Wind Void Causes Mars' Atmosphere to Swell, Raising Concerns for Earth"

Mars' atmosphere experienced a sudden expansion last year, reaching three times its normal size, due to a rare gap in the charged particles of solar wind. This phenomenon, known as atmospheric "ballooning," has also occurred on Earth in the past and could happen again soon. The expansion coincided with a significant decline in solar wind particles hitting the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Orbiter. Similar events on Earth have been linked to gaps in solar wind caused by coronal holes, which may become more common as the sun reaches the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity.

via Livescience.com|

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space-science2 years ago•3 min saved

Unraveling the Mystery: Mars' Vanishing Solar Wind Observed by NASA's MAVEN

NASA's MAVEN mission observed a rare and powerful solar event in December 2022, causing the solar wind to "disappear" and creating a void in its wake. This led to a significant drop in the number of particles making up the solar wind, causing the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere to expand by thousands of kilometers. MAVEN's observations provide valuable insights into the response of Mars' atmosphere to solar influences and help understand atmospheric and water loss on the planet.

via Phys.org|

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space-science2 years ago•4 min saved

Mars' Mysterious Solar Wind Disappearance Unveiled by NASA's MAVEN

NASA's MAVEN mission observed a rare and powerful solar event in December 2022, causing the solar wind, a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun, to "disappear." This event led to a significant drop in the number of solar wind particles at Mars, resulting in the expansion of the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere. MAVEN's observations provided valuable insights into the response of Mars to the absence of solar wind, including the expansion of the planet's magnetosphere and ionosphere. This event, last seen nearly a quarter-century ago at Earth, offers important information for understanding atmospheric and water loss on Mars.

via NASA|

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