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Solar Orbiter traces giant magnetic switchbacks directly to the Sun

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Solar Orbiter observations have traced giant magnetic switchbacks directly back to the Sun, connecting the structures to their source. The finding comes amid a surge of solar-physics data as new spacecraft begin actively observing the Sun.

Discovered 2026-10-21T09:05:37.933777-07:00 | 2026-10-21T09:05:37.933777-07:00

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  • Tracing the switchbacks to the Sun links these observed structures to their origin, sharpening the scientific picture of solar magnetic activity.
  • The result reflects the expanding flow of data from spacecraft actively observing the Sun, increasing the evidence available for solar-physics research.

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