Magnetic Reconnection (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption Magnetic reconnection -- a phenomenon that happens throughout space -- occurs when magnetic field lines come together, realign and send particles hurling outward. Credit Credits: NASA/Goddard/Conceptual Image Lab 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.