Phenomenon
Solar Flare
A sudden explosive release of solar energy.
Magnetic reconnection in the Sun's atmosphere produces a brilliant flash across the electromagnetic spectrum, sometimes triggering CMEs.
Overview
Magnetic reconnection in the Sun's atmosphere produces a brilliant flash across the electromagnetic spectrum, sometimes triggering CMEs.
See also
Aurora (Northern/Southern Lights)
Solar wind painting the upper atmosphere.
Stellar Flare
A sudden magnetic eruption on a star.
Poynting–Robertson Effect
Solar radiation dragging dust grains sunward.
Sputtering (Atmospheric)
Atmosphere knocked off by solar-wind ions.
Magnetosphere
A planet's magnetic shield against the solar wind.
Bow Shock
Where a magnetosphere meets the solar wind head-on.