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Ars Technica
2 weeks ago
OMG science

NOAA says 'extreme' Solar storm will persist through the weekend

A severe geomagnetic storm is ongoing, causing auroras and potential disruptions like power grid irregularities and degraded communications.
The Solar storm is the most intense recorded in over two decades, with impacts on power grids, satellite communications, and possible long-term damage.
Forecasts predict ongoing Solar activity and the potential for extended northern lights displays on Saturday night. [ more ]
WIRED
1 day ago
OMG science

The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum

Solar maximum leads to more frequent and intense geomagnetic storms, creating vivid auroras visible deep into the tropics. [ more ]
www.space.com
6 days ago
OMG science

The Great Solar Storm of 2024 May Have Made the Strongest Auroras in Centuries

Auroras seen at low latitudes in May may be among the strongest on record [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

What could a severe solar storm do to Earth, and are we prepared? podcast

The sun is ramping up to peak activity in an 11-year cycle.
Solar eruptions can lead to stunning auroras but also disruptions on Earth. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Can you see the northern lights in California? Light show expected to peak in 2024

Scientists predict peak solar activity in 2024, leading to more visible northern lights in California.
Auroras are caused by the activity of the sun, as charged particles collide with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
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AI Is Getting Creepier and Risky Cheese Is Getting Trendier

Auroral displays due to severe geomagnetic storm created stunning visuals, visible due to a burst of magnetized plasma from the sun's corona. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
OMG science

When will the Northern Lights be visible again? Space forecasters have their say

The pink and green strobes of the northern lights could return to UK skies soon due to increased solar activity. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Science

Northern Lights are seen in Romford two nights in a row

Aurora sightings can occasionally be visible in southern parts of the UK due to strong geomagnetic storms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Northern lights dazzle over UK and Europe

The northern lights have been visible in the UK and Europe due to enhanced solar activity, providing a rare opportunity for sightings. [ more ]
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www.bournemouthecho.co.uk
1 week ago
Science

Northern Lights to be visiblein the UKin a matter of days

Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again soon due to increased solar activity. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Solar storm may give Brits another chance to see Northern lights

There may be more chances to see the Northern Lights in the UK due to increased solar activity. [ more ]
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Mail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

How the geomagnetic storm that hit Earth could unleash more hurricanes

Solar storms can potentially impact Earth by increasing tropical cyclone activity due to the sun's increased energy transfer to the planet. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

The Threat of a Solar Superstorm Is GrowingAnd We're Not Ready

The sun is entering a period of increased magnetic activity with more sunspots and storms, potentially posing more danger to Earth. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Huge sunspot is pointing 'almost directly' at Earth

Sunspots release charged particles towards Earth
Solar flares from sunspots can affect power grids and spacecraft [ more ]
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Nature
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Total solar eclipse 2024: how it will help scientists to study the Sun

The total solar eclipse on April 8 will allow researchers in North America to observe the Sun's corona during a period of extreme solar activity.
The mystery of the Sun's corona being hotter than its surface and the intricate structures within it continues to puzzle scientists. [ more ]
www.space.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Sun Unleashes Most Powerful Solar Flare Since 2017

The sun unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare, the most potent since September 2017.
The solar flare may be associated with a coronal mass ejection (CME) heading towards Earth. [ more ]
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