Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mysterious Pale Glow Discovered in Vibrant Auroras

1/20/2025

33 5

Summary

Story summary

A captivating pale grey glow has been spotted in auroras by researchers at the University of Calgary, reminiscent of the enigmatic 'STEVE' phenomenon. This glow, resulting from chemical reactions in the atmosphere, emerges within vibrant auroras. With the help of the Transition Region Explorer observatory, scientists are poised to uncover groundbreaking insights into the mysteries of auroral processes.

1 of 1

Story summary

A captivating pale grey glow has been spotted in auroras by researchers at the University of Calgary, reminiscent of the enigmatic 'STEVE' phenomenon. This glow, resulting from chemical reactions in the atmosphere, emerges within vibrant auroras. With the help of the Transition Region Explorer observatory, scientists are poised to uncover groundbreaking insights into the mysteries of auroral processes.