Scientists Track Sun's Most Active Region for Record 94 Days, Unlocking Storm Secrets

• Scientists achieved a record 94-day continuous observation of solar active region NOAA 13664, the longest ever for a Sun storm hotspot.
• Utilizing ESA's Solar Orbiter and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, researchers monitored the region from April to July 2024.
• NOAA 13664 later triggered powerful geomagnetic storms, impacting power grids, satellites, and communications, with auroras seen in Switzerland.
• The study revealed how solar magnetic fields evolve and release energy, crucial for understanding and predicting space weather threats.
• This historic observation sets a benchmark for future missions like ESA's Vigil probe (2031), enhancing early warning systems for Earth's technology.

Why It Matters: Record 94-day solar observation reveals magnetic field secrets, boosting space weather prediction.