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?
'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.
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BOULDER, Colo. (KFYR) - When conditions are right, we can enjoy watching the Northern Lights, but forecasters at the Space ...
You’re not imagining it. Northern lights have been more active in WA this year. Here’s why.
The part of America where the aurora is visible includes Washington state. Auroras can be picked up in the northern part of ...
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'A lot has changed': NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms
Looking to the future, scientists at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) are now looking for ways to better communicate to the public ...
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
A busy series of northern lights activity will soon come to a peak as the sun reaches its solar maximum stage in the coming ...
Could the Ozarks see the Northern Lights Monday night?
Over the weekend, the Space Weather Prediction Center hinted at another strong chance of seeing the Northern Lights over the ...
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NASA taps BC researchers to lead space weather center of excellence
Boston College’s Institute for Scientific Research will lead an international team of researchers in a five-year, $10-million NASA-funded initiative to better forecast disturbances in the upper ...
Sunspots have reached a 23-year peak, so when might Philly see the northern lights?
The peak storm activity could continue into early 2025, which would give the Philly region at least a shot at seeing the aurora as the nights lengthen.