Phenomenon
Poynting–Robertson Effect
Solar radiation dragging dust grains sunward.
A radiation drag that causes interplanetary dust grains to slowly spiral toward the Sun over millions of years.
Overview
A radiation drag that causes interplanetary dust grains to slowly spiral toward the Sun over millions of years.
See also
Aurora (Northern/Southern Lights)
Solar wind painting the upper atmosphere.
Solar Flare
A sudden explosive release of solar energy.
Synchrotron Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation from spiralling charges.
Bremsstrahlung
'Braking radiation' from decelerating charges.
Greenhouse Effect
Atmospheric gases trapping infrared radiation.
Sputtering (Atmospheric)
Atmosphere knocked off by solar-wind ions.