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Earth’s Magnetosphere Just Did a Backflip

NASA’s MMS spacecraft just caught Earth’s magnetosphere pulling off a wild move called a ‘switchback’—basically a magnetic zigzag that’s never been seen near our planet before! This twisty plasma event means solar and Earth particles are mixing right in our cosmic backyard. Why care? These switchbacks can trigger epic auroras and even mess with power grids and satellites. Science just got a lot more local—and a lot more exciting! #Science #SpaceNews #Magnetosphere