In a pre-print paper published on arXiv on June 12, researchers reported that during the intense four-day solar storm in May, satellites and space debris in low Earth orbit experienced a significant drop in altitude, sinking towards Earth at a rate of 590 feet (180 meters) per day. This sudden change in altitude forced thousands … Read more
WASHINGTON: Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.A powerful solar storm — which could continue into Sunday — has triggered spectacular celestial shows usually confined to the far … Read more
A dramatic blast from the sun set off a geomagnetic storm in Earth’s atmosphere Friday that is expected to make the northern lights visible as far south as Alabama and Northern California and could interfere with power grids, communications and navigations system.The effects could continue through the weekend as a steady stream of emissions from … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL: The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades on Tuesday, just days after severe solar storms pummeled Earth and created dazzling northern lights in unaccustomed places.“Not done yet!” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in an update.It’s the biggest flare of this 11-year solar cycle, which is approaching its peak, … Read more
The most severe geomagnetic storm of the past 20 years is expected to hit Earth on Friday night, which could impact power grid systems, navigation and radio and satellite communication. But the upside to this rare event is that Canadians across the country may be able to see a spectacular display of aurora borealis. The … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians and others across the globe were treated to an aurora borealis display Friday night due to a severe geomagnetic storm. The northern lights were visible across Canada and may be visible again Saturday night. Green, pink, yellow and blue vistas were photographed throughout the night on … Read more
A minor G1-class geomagnetic storm began on September 2nd as Earth was hit by a high-speed stream of solar wind. Solar Storm To Hit Earth Today, Warning Issued; Geomagnetic Storm May Spark Auroras New Delhi: A solar storm is moving toward Earth on Sunday and the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the National Weather … Read more