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...
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 ...
Get ready! This Thanksgiving, a special treat might be in store for parts of the U. S. Solar storms could paint the night sky with faint auroras. It's a fun natural show, but it depends on how strong the solar storms are. Some states are in a great spot to catch a glimpse: Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine. Even the northern ...
Imagine this: a Thursday night in Texas, and the sky is painted with vibrant magenta and green hues from the Aurora Borealis, usually seen only in polar regions. This isn't a regular occurrence—it's the result of a severe geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rated this storm a 4 out of 5, which means it was pretty intense. Due...
Get ready for a stunning light show! A massive explosion from the sun is about to make the northern lights dance in unlikely places. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that plasma from the sun will hit Earth, causing a strong geomagnetic storm. This storm will make the skies light up with colorful auroras, potentially visible as far s...
Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of power plants and spacecraft. They've also alerted the Federal Emergenc...
As the calendar flips to the second week of October, New Englanders can expect some beautiful weather. Today, temperatures are starting in the 40s and will rise to the upper 50s, with a pleasant breeze from the northwest. Boston might not hit 60 degrees, but that's okay – it's a great day to enjoy the outdoors! Tonight, clear skies could give us another chance to see...
Are you ready to see something amazing in the sky? This weekend, there's a chance that people living near the northern edges of the United States might spot some faint northern lights. It's all thanks to something happening on the sun. Right now, the sun is at its most active phase of an 11-year cycle. This means we can expect more solar storms and those beautiful no...