New Research Reveals Sun's Magnetic Field Originates Closer to Surface

Breakthrough study challenges long-held theories, potentially improving solar storm forecasts and understanding of sunspots.

Scientists found the sun's magnetic field is generated about 20,000 miles below the surface, not 130,000 miles as previously thought.
The discovery was made using advanced numerical simulations and data from NASA's supercomputers.
This finding could enhance predictions of solar flares and geomagnetic storms, protecting satellites and power grids.
The research links the sun's magnetic activity to shallow plasma flows, similar to those in black hole accretion disks.
The study builds on observations dating back to Galileo, offering new insights into the 11-year solar cycle.