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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Heavy solar storms could trigger northern lights and more, according to NOAA

Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications.In the past few days, the sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night and early Wednesday. The potential severe geomagnetic storms could disrupt radio and GPS communications, according to forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida and more could be coming

A geomagnetic storm happens when charged particles from the sun's atmosphere interact with the Earth's magnetic field. In addition to creating dazzling displays of color, such storms can disrupt technology on Earth, from satellites and GPS to radio communications and the power grid. Tuesday's activity was the result of a phenomenon called coronal mass ejections (CMEs), massive blasts of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's outer atmosphere that grow in size as they hurtle towards Earth.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Aurora Borealis: Will I be able to see the northern lights from London tonight?

Coronal mass ejections may make the Northern Lights visible in London and parts of the UK, though cloud and light pollution could limit sightings.
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fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

The Northern Lights may be visible over UK skies tonight - here's where to see them

Rare coronal mass ejections pushed the Northern Lights south into the UK, producing vivid auroras while posing risks to astronauts, satellites, communications and transport signals.
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fromTheregister
3 months ago

ESA's Solar Orbiter to help track coronal mass ejections

Solar Orbiter identified two distinct sources of solar energetic electrons—one tied to flares, the other to CMEs—enabling faster, more accurate space-weather forecasting.
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fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

A Super Rare Display of Northern Lights Is Happening Tonight In 18 States-Here's How to See Them

A G3 geomagnetic storm is set to create auroras visible in 18 northern U.S. states, peaking Tuesday night.
Clear skies over the next few days present an opportunity to witness a stunning auroral display.
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