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Observing the Earth's Plasmasphere and Ionosphere From the Lunar Surface

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 12, 28 June 2026.
Abstract We present the analysis of the first lunar‐based observational characterization of the Earth's plasmasphere and ionosphere using Global Navigation Satellite Systems signals tracked from the lunar surface by the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE). The Earth‐Moon geometry enables limb sounding of the plasmasphere at altitudes exceeding 3,000 
C. Cesaroni, L. Spogli, M. Guerra, R. Ghidoni, V. Ventriglia, A. Minetto, A. Nardin, L. Alfonsi, F. Dovis   +8 more
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Formation of H+ PUI Tails Downstream of Distant Interplanetary Shocks

The Astrophysical Journal
New Horizons’ Solar Wind Around Pluto (SWAP) instrument has observed interplanetary shocks from ∼20 to 60 au from the Sun. Different studies have analyzed the effects of these shocks on the solar wind ion (SWI) and interstellar pickup ion (PUI ...
E. J. Zirnstein, D. J. McComas, B. L. Shrestha, H. A. Elliott, P. C. Brandt, S. A. Stern, A. R. Poppe, J. Parker, E. Provornikova, K. Singer, A. Verbiscer, New Horizons Heliophysics Team   +11 more
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Mercury's Alfvén Wing Current System Under Sub‐Alfvénic Solar Wind Conditions: Insights From Global MHD Simulations

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 12, 28 June 2026.
Abstract Mercury's proximity to the Sun results in the lowest average Alfvénic Mach number in the upstream solar wind compared to any other planet. Under extreme conditions, the upstream Alfvén speed can exceed the solar wind speed, resulting in a sub‐Alfvénic interaction in which standing Alfvén wings form.
Charles F. Bowers, Xianzhe Jia
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Low Density Drivers of Strong Interplanetary Shocks [PDF]

International Astronomical Union Colloquium, 1996
AbstractThe theory that most, if not all, interplanetary shocks are caused by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) faces serious problems in accounting for the strongest shocks. The difficulties include (i) a remarkable absence of very strong shocks during solar maximum 1980 when CMEs were prolific, (ii) unrealistic initial speeds near the Sun for impulsive ...
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Similarities and Differences between ICME-driven Shocks Observed by VEX (∼0.72 au) and WIND (∼1.0 au)

The Astrophysical Journal
The features of interplanetary shocks driven by interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICMEs) observed by WIND (∼1.0 au) and Venus Express (VEX; ∼0.72 au) during the same period are statistically analyzed by comparing their similarities and differences ...
Mengsi Ruan, Pingbing Zuo, Zilu Zhou, Jiayun Wei, Xueshang Feng, Yi Wang, Qi Xu, Xiaojun Xu, Zhengyang Zou, Zhenning Shen   +9 more
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Mercury's Eccentric Orbit as a Driver of Significant “Seasonal” Change in Upstream Solar Wind Forcing

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 53, Issue 12, 28 June 2026.
Abstract Mercury experiences the most intense and variable solar wind (SW) conditions in the solar system due to its close, eccentric orbit about the Sun. In addition to variation driven by coronal source and solar cycle, the SW arriving at Mercury varies periodically as the planet's heliocentric distance changes by over 50% per orbit.
Ryan M. Dewey, Caitriona Mary Jackman, Mathias Rojo, Lina Z. Hadid, Beatriz Sánchez‐Cano, Charles F. Bowers, Jim M. Raines, Susan T. Lepri, Stefano Livi, Jesse T. Coburn, Sae Aizawa, Yeimy J. Rivera, Weijie Sun, Jiutong Zhao, James A. Slavin, Daniel Heyner, Daragh M. Hollman, Alexander D. Shane   +17 more
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Parker Solar Probe Observations of Turbulence and Waves between a Current Sheet and an Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection–Driven Shock

The Astrophysical Journal
We report on unusual magnetic wave activity seen in a region between the crossing of a current sheet and an interplanetary shock by the Parker Solar Probe (PSP).
Juan Zhang, Joe Giacalone, Xiaohang Chen, Lan K. Jian, Kristopher G. Klein   +4 more
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Evidence for superdiffusive shock acceleration at interplanetary shock waves

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2015
Recent analysis of time profiles of energetic particles accelerated at interplanetary shocks has shown evidence for superdiffusive transport upstream of the shock fronts, namely for a transport characterized by a particle mean square displacement that grows faster than linearly in time.
Perri S, ZIMBARDO, Gaetano
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Automatic Identification of Interplanetary Shocks Based on Machine Learning

Space Weather
Fast forward interplanetary shocks (FFs) are one of the primary drivers of space weather events. This study presents an automated detection algorithm for FFs based on a multilayer perceptron model, utilizing in situ measurements of interplanetary ...
Yi Tan, Zilu Zhou, Xiaojun Xu, Fang Shen, Yi Yang   +4 more
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Electron Energy Partition across Interplanetary Shocks. I. Methodology and Data Product. [PDF]

Astrophys J Suppl Ser, 2019
Wilson LB, Chen LJ, Wang S, Schwartz SJ, Turner DL, Stevens ML, Kasper JC, Osmane A, Caprioli D, Bale SD, Pulupa MP, Salem CS, Goodrich KA.   +12 more
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