Scientists Solve 1840s Space Weather Mystery: Researchers used 1840s

Researchers used 1840s aurora reports and modern solar data to reconstruct a massive solar storm that occurred in 1843, solving a long-standing mystery about why the aurora appeared unusually low in latitude. The study reveals the storm rivaled the famous 1859 Carrington event.

🐿️ This discovery shows that even 180-year-old weather data can yield new insights when cross-referenced with modern satellite records.