March 18, 2003

Welcome to Sun-Earth Day! This program started 3 years ago in an effort to assist you with answers to this basic question, "Why do we want to know so much about a star that is so far away?"

Scientists have discovered that the Earth and other planets of our solar system lie within the atmosphere of the Sun. Man's activities and technologies on and off the planet have become increasingly complex. Eruptions from the Sun can produce major disruptions in the Earth environments affecting communications, navigation systems, satellites, pipelines and even power grids. Further evidence of this Sun-Earth interaction can be seen in beautiful light displays called the Aurora.

After participating in this year's Sun-Earth Day 2003: Live From the Aurora, you will have an increased awareness of the Sun, its structure and processes and the resulting interactions here on Earth.

Our website has been divided into four main sections: For Students, For Classroom Educators, For Museums, For Scientists. To get started, simply click on your area of interest listed in the main menu bar to the left and JOIN THE SEARCH!

Although Sun-Earth Day culminates on March 18th with a live webcast, there are several other Sun-Earth Day events that happen prior to the 18th. To see a color brochure indicating major Sun-Earth Day events and times click here. For more detailed information, click on the "Aurora TV and Web Specials" link in the menu bar to the left.