Space-weather phenomenon
Magnetosphere
The region around a planet dominated by its magnetic field, which deflects the solar wind and traps charged particles. Earth's magnetosphere shields the surface from most space radiation.
Imagery
Entering Saturn Magnetosphere with a Boom
2004
NASA/JPL/University of Iowa · NASA media (public domain)
Environment & effects
Knowledge connections
- Associated withEarth
- Associated withSolar Wind
- Associated withVan Allen Radiation Belts
- Associated withPlasma Environment
- Associated withMagnetospheric Shielding
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.