Sept. 14, 2018: The northern autumnal equinox is only a week away. That means one thing: Cracks are opening in Earth’s magnetic field. Researchers have long known that during weeks around equinoxes fissures form in Earth’s magnetosphere. Solar wind can pour through the gaps to fuel bright displays of Northern Lights. Here’s an example from … Continue reading Equinox Cracks in Earth’s Magnetic Field