Question 1

What is solar weather?

Accepted Answer

Solar weather describes solar activity and its effects on near-Earth space, including solar wind, solar flares, CMEs and geomagnetic activity.

Question 2

What is the Kp index?

Accepted Answer

The Kp index measures global geomagnetic activity on a scale from 0 to 9, with higher values indicating stronger activity.

Question 3

Why is solar wind important?

Accepted Answer

Solar wind carries charged particles and magnetic fields that interact with Earth’s magnetosphere and can influence geomagnetic activity, auroras, satellites and communications.

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