New research shows the sun's magnetic field originates closer to the surface, contrary to previous beliefs placing it 130,000 miles below. This discovery arises from complex calculations on a NASA supercomputer, challenging existing theories and offering potential explanations for solar events like auroras and solar flares.
Understanding the sun's magnetic field, now believed to generate 20,000 miles below the surface, can lead to more accurate predictions of solar events like the aurora borealis, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the implications for space weather forecasting.
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