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Space Weather and Solar Max Presentation by Dr. Michael Kirk

Dr. Michael S. Kirk presents a webinar on August 15th, 2024, about the solar storm on May 10th which led to auroras being visible across North America.
Credit: National Science Teaching Association
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Presentation/Lecture
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
Heliophysics Topics
  • Aurora
  • Solar Flare
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Space Weather
  • Sun
  • Sunspot
  • Solar Cycle
Heliophysics Missions
  • ARTEMIS (THEMIS)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This webinar by Dr. Michael Kirk discusses the May 10, 2024 solar storm that caused auroras to become visible across North America. Presented on August 15, 2024, "Space Weather in an Approach to Solar Max" explores the significant space weather event and its effects on Earth's magnetosphere. Students learn about solar storms, geomagnetic activity, and how increased solar activity as we approach solar maximum can produce spectacular aurora displays at lower latitudes than usual.