Space-weather phenomenon

Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)

An enormous eruption of magnetised plasma from the Sun's corona, launching billions of tonnes of material into space. When aimed at Earth, a CME can drive the largest geomagnetic storms one to three days later.

Environment & effects

Originates from:The Sun

Affects:Earth

Monitored by:SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)

Related:Solar Flare Geomagnetic Storm

Knowledge connections

AffectsEarth
Observed bySOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)
Associated withThe Sun
Associated withSolar Flare
Associated withGeomagnetic Storm
Associated withGeomagnetic Storm
Associated withThe Solar Cycle
Associated withActive Regions
Associated withESA Space Weather Service Network
Associated withNASA DONKI
Associated withProminence
Associated withFilament
Associated withMagnetic Reconnection

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
NOAA Solar CalculatorNOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Public-domain solar-position geometry: sunrise, sunset, solar noon, twilight, declination, and the equation of time.
Public domain (US Government work).

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