Space Weather Facts & Forecast

STEVE - The Aurora’s Purple Companion! And a Break From Solar Storms

Sometimes, not only the aurora glows in the night sky. STEVE is a phenomenon only discovered in 2016 that can also be found lighting up the upper atmosphere. What is it and how can you see it? Listen to find out! Included is next week's solar forecast, with the sun taking a break from major activity.

An Intro to Solar Filaments and Prominences - And the Space Weather Forecast

In this episode I take a look at two solar phenomena that are really the same thing with different names: filaments and prominences. Want to learn what they are or how they impact Earth? Listen to find out! There is also the space weather forecast, with filaments creating the main activity.

An Update on Solar Cycle 25 Progress - And the Accompanying Space Weather Forecast

In this episode, I take a look at our solar cycle, cycle 25, and how it's progressing. One thing is for sure, predicting solar cycle strength is no easy task! Some material is taken from this article on SpaceWeatherLive by Christian Harris: https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/news/view/486/20230208-an-expansion-on-solar-cycle-prediction.html

What are Radio Blackouts? And the Active Space Weather Forecast

In this episode I cover radio blackouts: what they are, how they're connected to solar flares, why they matter, and more. I also give the space weather forecast, with many big flare players for an active start to the new year!

Are there Auroras on Other Planets? And a Heightened Flare Threat

Auroras on Earth are spectacular enough. Auroras on other planets, though, put ours to shame! And there are a variety of ways in which other planets' auroras even form. Listen to find out more! The space weather forecast is also contained, with as much as three solar flare players, and a chance for aurora in the mix.

What are Solar Cycles? Plus the Moderately Active Forecast

This episode takes a look at solar cycles, answering many common questions, such as what they are and why they happen, and giving plenty of extra interesting information. The space weather forecast is included as well, with a decent chance for flares on the menu.

An Introduction to the Solar Wind - And the Surprisingly Quiet Solar Forecast

The solar wind is the single biggest space weather factor that affects Earth. But how does it originate? Or what even is it? Listen for the answers to those and many more questions. And you'll also get the space weather forecast, and find out about how Earth has been playing some cosmic CME dodgeball!

All About the Kp Index! And the Return of a Flare Player

In this show, I take a look at the Kp index, and answer some common questions about it. Ever wondered what it is, how it's measured, or what it's useful for? Listen to find out! And I give next week's forecast, including the return of an X-flare player!

Coronal Holes - What are they and Why do they Matter? Plus Next Week’s Forecast

Coronal holes are one of the two solar features (along with sunspots) that can cause geomagnetic storms at earth. But what even are they and how do they do this? All the answers are in the episode! And of course the forecast, with a quiet sun, but still a chance for aurora.

A Dive Into Sunspot Facts! Plus the Somewhat Active Aurora Forecast

Sunspots are the origin of most solar phenomena that affect earth. But what exactly are they and how are they classified? Listen to find out! And I also provide the space weather forecast, with the potential for a some aurora in the mix.