#coronal holes

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Illustration of the invisible magnetic field that shields Earth from solar wind and other space radiation. Credit: NASA/ESA/SOHO

Coronal Hole Study Could Improve Forecasts of Disruptive Solar Wind

A study of 70 coronal holes on the Sun links magnetic structure to high-speed solar wind streams, offering a potential step toward better space weather forecasting.

Key Takeaways

Researchers analyzed 70 coronal holes using Solar Dynamics Observatory data.
The work links magnetic imbalance in equatorial coronal holes to fast solar wind streams.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via universetoday.com

Student-led coronal hole research points to better solar wind forecasting

New work highlighted by Phys.org says research on coronal holes could improve forecasting of fast solar wind streams that can disrupt critical systems on Earth.

Key Takeaways

Fast solar winds can disrupt GPS, aviation, electrical grids, and communications systems.
The new paper links coronal hole research to better space weather forecasting.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via phys.org