Solar Indigestion

We usually take our star for granted. We forget that it’s not just a big, bright, warm light bulb crossing the sky each day for our comfort and convenience. On the contrary, the Sun has a very active (if not meaningful) life of its own. And it’s not always in a good mood. When the Sun is having a tantrum, or, even worse, indigestion, we are included in its “suffering.” Space weather includes the effects of solar activity on Earth’s environment—and us. Find out more about what happens to Earth during bouts of “solar indigestion” at http://spaceplace.nasa.gov.