The Sun has been quite active lately, sending out bursts of energy and particles known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These CMEs are expected to reach Earth tonight, potentially causing a geomagnetic storm. This storm could make the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, visible in 15 states across the U. S. , stretching farther south than usual. The National Ocean...
The sun is stirring up trouble again. A geomagnetic storm is on its way, and it might just light up the night sky with auroras in unexpected places. This storm is expected to kick off on Friday the 13th and stick around until Sunday or Monday. Skywatchers in up to 18 states might get a glimpse of the Northern Lights, which is pretty unusual. Usually, these lights are...
The Earth is currently experiencing a significant G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm has been active from 06:00 to 12:00 UTC. It is important to know that this storm can mess with our communications, power grids, and even satellites. The sun has been quite active. A strong solar flare and a coronal mass ejection (CME) were released on Friday night. These event...
A unique light display lit up the night sky over several U. S. states recently. This event was not a natural phenomenon but the result of a Chinese rocket releasing experimental fuel. The rocket, named Zhuque-2E, launched from northwest China and deployed six satellites. After completing its mission, the rocket dumped its remaining fuel before re-entering Earth's atm...
On May 17, a stunning light show unfolded over the U. S. skies. It was a mix of natural and man-made wonders. First, a geomagnetic storm painted the night with vibrant auroras. Then, a puzzling white streak appeared, leaving many scratching their heads. The auroras were a result of solar activity. Four days earlier, a coronal mass ejection (CME) had occurred. Th...
In May 2024, the Earth faced a powerful reminder of its vulnerability to space weather. A series of solar flares sent multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) toward Earth, merging into a major event that caught scientists off guard. This event, later known as the Gannon storm, highlighted how even smaller geomagnetic disturbances can have serious consequences. The Ga...
Get ready, stargazers! This weekend, the Sun is throwing a bit of a temper tantrum, and Earth might get a light show in return. Scientists predict that a party of charged particles from the Sun might disturb Earth's magnetic field, causing a geomagnetic storm. And if you get lucky, the storm might bring the Northern Lights closer to home! The Sun's activity, measure...
Imagine this: As you welcome 2025 with fireworks, the sky could light up with another amazing show – the northern lights! The sun recently had a bit of a tantrum, throwing out two big blobs of plasma. These are expected to hit Earth on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, causing a stunning display of auroras. If you live in states like Alaska, Washington, or even as ...
Ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights? Well, folks in the D. C. area might just get lucky! The sun is cooking up something special for our end-of-year celebration. A big space event called a geomagnetic storm is coming our way. This means the beautiful Northern Lights might be visible even this far south. You see, our sun influences space weather just like ...
Scientists have discovered that stars similar to our Sun experience massive explosions called superflares about once every century. By studying 56, 000 Sun-like stars, researchers found that nearly 3, 000 of them had experienced these powerful outbursts. Although the Sun hasn’t had a recorded superflare, the data suggests that our star could potentially do so. These ...