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The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
Huge solar flare could bring amazing aurora on Earth
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Strong solar flares like this can cause coronal mass ejections (CME); explosions of plasma and magnetic field that can cause geomagnetic storms when they are directed at Earth.
The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth, And We're on Aurora Alert
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are normal behavior for the Sun, particularly when it's in the peak of its activity cycle, as scientists believe is the case right now. They often occur in association with each other, erupting from sunspots on the surface of the Sun.
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Northern Lights Return: Powerful Solar Flare May Cause Aurora Borealis To Be Visible In These States
The lights may be visible in several states like Oregon, Washington, New York, Maine, Vermont, Illinois, Michigan and ...
Live Science on MSN
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Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth — and could trigger auroras this weekend
The sun just unleashed one of its largest solar explosions in recent years, temporarily causing a radio blackout on Earth and ...
The Mirror US on MSN
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Drivers warned as massive solar storm set to disrupt GPS systems and power grids
The solar flare has already caused a shortwave radio blackout over large parts of the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, and ...
WOOD-TV
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Friday night aurora viewing once again possible in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A large
solar
flare
was recorded early Thursday morning leaving behind several chances for
aurora
viewing in Michigan this weekend. The Space Weather Prediction ...
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on MSN
Northern Lights alert as 'likelihood of aurora sightings further south in UK' on Saturday, October 5 2024
The Northern Lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a ...
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on MSN
Strong solar storm brings northern lights back to western Washington this weekend
While you may see some aurora displays both Saturday and Sunday night, the level of northern lights activity we saw earlier ...
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