Scientists Expose Unexpected Driver of the May 2024 Superstorm

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Arase Satellite Observing Ring Current IonsEven though the solar wind was unusually dense during the May 2024 superstorm, ions from the solar wind contributed very little to the ring current, marking the first time both were observed simultaneously during a storm of this magnitude. In May 2024, auroras spread into skies far beyond their usual range, appearing at unusually low [...]
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