+ Visit NASA.gov + Advanced Search   + About the Server   + Animation List   + How to Use the Server   + RSS Feeds   + Podcasts   + Opportunities Previous Animation Next Animation THEMIS discovers biggest breach of Earth's solar storm shield This animation shows the latest findings from the THEMIS mission. Earth's magnetic field; which shields our planet from severe space weather, often develops two holes that allow the largest leaks of the solar particles.    Reconnection animation Available formats:   320x180     PNG           278 KB   160x80       PNG           63 KB   80x40         PNG           16 KB   1280x720 (60 fps) Frames   512x288 (60 fps) MPEG-1   25 MB   1280x720 (60 fps) MPEG-2   116 MB How to play our movies    None Available formats:   2560 x 1440     TIFF 14 MB   320 x 180         PNG     281 KB   160 x 80           PNG       62 KB   80 x 40             PNG       16 KB Animation Number: 10355 Completed: 2008-12-11 Animator: Walt Feimer (HTSI) (Lead) Scientist: David G. Sibeck (NASA/GSFC) Platform/Sensor/Data Set: THEMIS Series: Breach in the Bowshock Keywords: SVS >> HDTV     Please give credit for this item to NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Back to Top + Privacy Policy and Important Notices + Reproduction Guidelines NASA Official: Content Contact: Curator: