'Very Strong' Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout as Auroras Forecast Over US
Coronal mass ejection from the sun at the same time as a recent X4.5 solar flare is about to collide with the Earth.
Northern lights forecast: These Midwest states may catch Monday's light show
The northern lights may be on display for some northern Midwestern states Monday, thanks to a geomagnetic storm warning.
'Strong' geomagnetic storm could produce Northern Lights farther south than usual Monday night
Charged particles crashing into Earth are expected to create strong solar storm conditions early Monday morning, prompting a Geomagnetic Storm Watch as the Northern Lights could be visible farther south than usual.
Some states could see northern lights on Thursday amid geomagnetic storm
For those seeking the northern lights, current forecasting shows viewing will likely be limited to those in the northernmost United States.
A geomagnetic storm is headed to Earth. Will aurora be visible in the U.S.?
If it hits as night falls in the U.S. on Monday, aurora could be visible as far south as Iowa and Pennsylvania. If it arrives earlier, northern Europe could see the display.
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Auroras may paint the northern US tonight as Earth reels from 'strong' G3 geomagnetic storm
Vibrant auroras could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania tonight as Earth reels from a "strong" G3-class geomagnetic storm. However, the nearly full Harvest Moon may complicate viewing opportunities.
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where You Could See The Aurora Borealis Tonight
The northern lights may be visible again after a geomagnetic storm Monday night allowed them to be seen as far south as Texas.
‘Severe’ geomagnetic storm reported: Will it spark auroras, impact electrical grids?
Conditions sparked by the CMEs became so strong Monday night that the SWPC issued a “severe geomagnetic storm alert” around 11 p.m. ET. According to the SWPC, the “major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field” was expected to reach G4 strength.
Could a powerful solar flare wipe out life on Earth?
Coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, can cause both the northern lights and widespread telecommunications disruptions. But could a powerful CME end the human race?
Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed
Sunspot AR3500 blasted a M9.8-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured footage of the flare in multiple ...
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'Butterfly-shape' Coronal Mass Ejection Captured
The NASA/ESA Solar & Heliospheric Observatory captured a 'butterfly-shaped' coronal mass ejection erupt from the sun on ...
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NOAA scientist explains the stunning science behind the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are one of the many natural phenomena that make living Up North so special.The Northern Lights, the holy ...
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Ever since the beginning of the Space Age, the inner planets and the Earth-Moon system have received the lion’s share of attention. That makes sense; it’s a whole lot easier to get to the Moon ...
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Auroras Spotted Over US As More Forecast Tonight
A coronal mass ejection (CME) flung out from the sun's surface triggered a G3 geomagnetic storm on Sunday night, and two more may be about to hit the Earth, causing G1 or G2 storms. This could ...
Vibrant northern lights seen across New Hampshire overnight
Wow! Many u local New Hampshire users were able to capture pictures of the dazzling northern lights! Did you see them?
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Artist's Concept of Coronal Mass Ejection Cannibalism (2 of 2) (VIDEO)
This sequence of images is from a computer animation illustrating an artist's concept of Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) cannibalism. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are clouds of electrified ...