MMselectrons (IMAGE) University of Wisconsin-Madison Caption Top: Electron movement in solar wind parallels magnetic field direction. Bottom: After magnetic reconnection, the electrons lose their alignment with Earth's magnetic field. Credit UW-Madison Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.