The recent polarized image of Sagittarius A*, our local black hole, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, unveils a captivating insight into the enigmatic nature of these cosmic behemoths. Revealing a spiraling magnetic field, the image offers a glimpse into the intricate workings at the heart of the Milky Way. This milestone in astrophysical observation not only brings us closer to comprehending the mechanics of black holes but also sheds light on the formation and evolution of galaxies. The striking resemblance between the magnetic fields of Sagittarius A* and M 87* underscores a fundamental similarity in the governing principles of black holes, despite their contrasting sizes and environments. This discovery hints at the presence of a jet emanating from Sagittarius A*, reshaping our understanding of the Milky Way’s cosmic history and the role of black holes in shaping the cosmos.

As technological innovations continue to bolster the capabilities of the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, the pursuit of unraveling the mysteries of black holes intensifies. Through a global effort, telescopes spanning the planet collaborate to form an Earth-sized observatory, pushing the boundaries of our observational prowess. With aspirations of capturing multicolored views and high-fidelity footage of event horizons, alongside the prospect of integrating space-based telescopes into the observational network, the horizon of discovery beckons. In this quest for knowledge, transcending national borders, humanity converges in its endeavor to fathom the cosmos, acknowledging that even the most formidable cosmic entities, like black holes, yield to the collective curiosity of humanity.

The 7th of July, 2022 was a very special day for photographers across US and Canada, as they witnessed something that comes only once in a lifetime. On this special day, the Earth’s magnetic field reflected through a crack and this phenomenon lasted for 14 hours.

The result of this was the creation of an aurora in the sky, thanks to solar winds entering the open crack. Such cracks occur once in a while, and they do not pose any threat, and they usually last for a shorter period of time. This most recent one, which lasted for 14 hours, caused a G1-class geomagnetic storm and a proper setup for any photographer in search of unique shots.

The pictures taken of the night sky on the 7th of July in the US and Canada show the magical features of nature. The sky lit up in beautiful colors of purple and emerald and the images shared on social media are truly amazing.

Many of the photographers stayed up all night to follow the sky changing its colors and shared their amazing snaps on the Internet.

Often I manage to capture the aurora when the kP is 2, this morning was one of those times. With asolar wind of 334 km/s one would think not. But the CIR shock is what's important, and being out there when it occurs thank you's to @SNHWx @Vincent_Ledvina @nenecallas @halocme pic.twitter.com/BIm2ggNXm2

— Harlan Thomas (@theauroraguy) July 6, 2022

I am in awe! pic.twitter.com/ysTDyRBOPG

— Scott Alan Johnston (@ScottyJ_PhD) July 8, 2022