what is solar winds

Solar winds are not related to the SolarWinds company mentioned in the search results. Solar winds are a stream of charged particles, mostly protons and electrons, that are ejected from the upper atmosphere of the Sun. These particles travel at high speeds and can interact with the magnetic field of planets, including Earth, causing phenomena such as auroras. The solar wind is responsible for the tails of comets always pointing away from the Sun. The solar wind can also have an impact on spacecraft and satellites in orbit around Earth, causing damage to electronics and other systems.