Where Does the Solar Wind Originate?

💡 The Answer

• The solar wind originates from the Sun's corona, streaming outward at 300 to 800 km per second.
• It consists of charged particles, mainly electrons and protons, that escape the Sun's gravity.
• The fast solar wind comes from coronal holes, while the slow wind comes from streamers.
• This wind shapes the heliosphere and affects planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.