Heliospheric Current Sheet

The Heliospheric Current Sheet is a vast, wavy surface within our solar system where the Sun's magnetic field changes polarity from north to south. It extends outward from the Sun, shaped by the Sun's rotation and the solar wind—a continuous flow of charged particles. Think of it like a giant, wobbly sheet of magnetic "curtains" floating in space, dividing regions with opposite magnetic directions. This structure influences space weather, solar wind behavior, and affects the environment around Earth, impacting satellites and communication systems.