Northern Lights possible in Michigan on Wed. night
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Northern lights may be visible in 10 states tonight
The northern lights could be visible across 10 U.S. states (or maybe more) tonight (Nov. 13-14) as soon as it gets dark, so it's worth
A severe geomagnetic storm put the power grids in at least 11 states at risk this week, posing a threat to millions.
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The Sun Erupted With the Year's Largest Solar Flare This Week, and Space Weather-Fueled Aurora Activity Could Continue
A massive solar flare unleashed November 11 was one of the strongest on record, experts say—and the Earth-based fallout from weather on our closest star isn’t done yet. The flare—a powerful burst of radiation—was among the strongest in the sun’s current activity cycle,
When fast-moving particles and plasma slam into Earth’s magnetic field, they can temporarily disrupt the power grid. Space weather can also interfere with air traffic control radio and satellites in orbit. Severe storms are capable of scrambling other radio and GPS communications.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colo., issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 into the following day. This comes as forecasters watch a pair of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that are anticipated ...
Auroras might be seen again tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 12, across the nation thanks to another powerful coronal mass ejection that's headed for Earth.
An ongoing severe solar storm has led to a "grid emergency" in New Zealand, and the Space Weather Prediction Centre, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has warned that the storm's severity will increase.