Phenomenon
Magnetotail
A magnetosphere's long downstream tail.
The elongated, sunward-stretched portion of a planet's magnetic field drawn out by the solar wind.
Overview
The elongated, sunward-stretched portion of a planet's magnetic field drawn out by the solar wind.
See also
Solar Eclipse
When the Moon stands between Earth and Sun.
Lunar Eclipse
When Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
Meteor Showers
Cosmic dust burning in our atmosphere.
Aurora (Northern/Southern Lights)
Solar wind painting the upper atmosphere.
Supernova
The catastrophic death of a massive star.
Planetary Conjunction
When two worlds appear to meet in the sky.