The Sun has many different layers some of which dramatically impact the Earth both positively and negatively.
Space Weather
Everyone is familiar with changes in the weather on Earth. But "weather" also occurs in space! Just as the Sun drives weather on Earth, the Sun is also responsible for disturbances in our space environment. The term space weather generally refers to the Sun's conditions, including solar wind, Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere. All of which influences space and ground-based technological systems and can even endanger human life.
Space Weather Can Produce Noticeable Effects On Earth:
Forecasting Space Weather
Space weather forecasts are important because radiation from particles from the Sun from large solar flares can be hazardous to unprotected astronauts, airplanes, satellites and more.
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- Space weather can influence space and ground-based technological systems and can endanger human life or health.