ESA's Solar Orbiter records a mysterious magnetic switchback

The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft has captured the reversal of the Sun's magnetic field on camera for the first time. These reversals, known as magnetic switchbacks, have previously been hypothesised, but until now have not been observed directly. The new observation provides a full view of the structure and confirms that magnetic switchbacks have an S-shaped character. ESA hopes the footage will help to unravel the mystery of how their physical formation mechanism might help accelerate solar winds. Scientists develop a'recipe' for parents to stop babies crying Meghan Markle's handshake is ignored by member of the public Kremlin journalist admits Russia is losing'huge number of people' Thousands gather for arrival of Queen's coffin at Buckingham Palace The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft has captured the reversal of the Sun's magnetic field on camera for the first time.