What is the effect of solar wind?

The Sun produces a solar wind — a continuous flow of charged particles — that can affect us on Earth. It can, for example, disrupt communications, navigation systems, and satellites. Solar activity can also cause power outages, such as the extensive Canadian blackout in 1989. read more

These alterations affect the properties of the solar wind, including its magnetic field, velocity, temperature and density. The wind also differs based on where on the sun it comes from and how quickly that portion is rotating. read more

Solar Wind's Effect on Earth. The Sun produces a solar wind — a continuous flow of charged particles — that can affect us on Earth. It can, for example, disrupt communications, navigation systems, and satellites. Solar activity can also cause power outages, such as the extensive Canadian blackout in 1989. read more

Solar wind is the continuous coronal mass ejection of charged particles from the sun. When there are larger amounts of particles it is called a solar flare. The earths magnetic fields protect it from any harmful effects. It creates the northern lights near the poles. read more