Space Weather Facts & Forecast Isaac Bredeman
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Join amateur space weather enthusiast Isaac Bredeman for the current space weather conditions, a forecast for the next few days and beyond, and to learn details about fascinating space weather phenomena. This podcast is released on the third Saturday of every month.
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How to Chase the Aurora: What Data to Look for Before You Head Out
In this episode I break down by latitude what Kp and other data to watch for when going aurora chasing in the Northern Hemisphere. It can seem an endless sea of confusing data values relating to the aurora, but you can quickly learn what to look for to decide whether the aurora might be visible from your location. spaceweatherlive.com is a great site to check with all the info you need in a user-friendly view.
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Where is the Edge of the Solar System? Plus the Space Weather Forecast
The solar system is huge, and it turns out that defining where it ends is tricky! Depending on the definition we use, we can come up with wildly different estimates for its size. Listen to the show for an exploration of this fascinating topic! You'll also hear next week's space weather forecast, with some farside sunspots to keep an eye on.
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Poles, Poles, and More Poles! How Does the Earth's Magnetic Field Work?
Today, I give an overview of the Earth's magnetic field. How is it formed and what does it do? Listen to find out! I also give the space weather forecast, in which the Sun may finally be waking from a long sleep!
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How Does the Sun Burn?
The sun clearly produces enormous amounts of light and heat, which sustain life on our planet. How does it do this? Is it a big ball of fire in space? I answer that and more in this episode. Additionally, I give the space weather forecast, with a chance for activity this weekend and next week.
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Space Weather and Solar Eclipses - How Are They Related?
On October 14, the annular solar eclipse I described in the last episode came and went. Hopefully you got to see it! Now, I'll be describing how solar eclipses affect space weather, and how they've been used to learn more about the sun. Also, I include the space weather forecast. The sun is surprisingly quiet this week!
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Solar Eclipses - What They Are, and How to See the Next Two
In this show, learn what solar eclipses are and how to see two amazing upcoming ones! Here are the links to the useful pages I mention:
October 14, 2023: timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2023-october-14
April 8, 2024: timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8
Eclipse day weather: eclipsophile.com
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