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Just as the sun is part of weather on Earth;

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it also affects weather in space.

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The sun creates solar wind by steadily releasing a flow of plasma particles in all 

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directions around it. Sometimes the sun gives of a flash of light in x-rays.

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This is known as a solar flare. When a massive

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bursts of particles explode into space, we call it a coronal mass ejection or 

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CME. When a CME is directed toward earth it hits 

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the magnetosphere, the magnetic field around our planet that protects us. If the storm 

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is large we may even get to enjoy a light display in the sky called the auroras.

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In space, satellites may be damaged,

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and astronauts should take cover. On earth, people do not feel any

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physical effects. You may loose electricity in some areas. Polar flights may be rerouted

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and satellite services may be disrupted. While these situations aren't

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ideal, they are rare and fixable.

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This is why we will continue to study the sun and its interactions with earth,

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and the solar system. 

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