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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and ...

Strongest solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth, bringing northern lights and possible tech issues

A solar radiation storm stronger than one we’ve seen in over two decades is in progress, the Space Weather Prediction Center ...
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Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm

The sun sure has woken up this week, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare on Jan. 18 that hurled a colossal, fast-moving ...
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Solar activity increases as X class flare sends CME toward Earth

An X-class solar flare has produced an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection, increasing solar activity and raising the likelihood of geomagnetic impacts within 24 hours.

Detailed View of Solar Flare Birth Caught for the First Time

F or all of its life-sustaining energy, the sun is pretty chaotic. Roiling plasma covers its surface along with fluidic ...

Largest solar storm in over 20 years captured by NASA: What does it impact? Auroras sightings reported

Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation. A SWPC report added that the storm calmed and reached G4 status again on ...

Largest solar storm in over 20 years lights up skies with rare auroras while disrupting signals worldwide

A rare solar storm, the strongest in over 20 years, disrupted signals and lit skies with vivid auroras worldwide, raising ...

Upgraded ‘Severe’ Northern Lights Alert For 24 States Monday After Solar Flare

A NOAA forecast has Northern Lights visible in northern U.S. states overnight on Monday, Jan. 19 through Tuesday, Jan. 20, as ...

Solar flares triggered by cascading magnetic avalanches, new observations reveal

Just as avalanches on snowy mountains start with the movement of a small quantity of snow, the ESA-led Solar Orbiter ...