Space Weather, Solar Flares & Sun Storms: Latest News
See our amazing collection of stories and features about the increasingly important topic of space weather (aka solar storms).
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NOAA satellite sees glowing auroras from orbit | Space photo of the day for Nov. 14, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.

Sun fires off 2nd-strongest flare of 2025, sparking radio blackouts across Africa
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The eruption was accompanied by a CME, which is currently under analysis to assess whether any part of it is headed for Earth.

Next stop, not Mars: Why NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes are taking the long way to the Red Planet after Blue Origin launch
By Mike Wall published
NASA's twin ESCAPADE Mars probes are on their way to the Red Planet — but it's a circuitous route with a year-long layover.

5 reasons why Blue Origin's New Glenn Mars launch was a big deal
By Mike Wall published
The Nov. 13 launch of two Mars probes atop Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket was a big deal for a variety of reasons. Here's a brief rundown.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Nov. 13
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine as geomagnetic storm conditions could continue tonight.

Scientists find a surprising twist in Earth's magnetic field
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Parts of Earth's magnetic field work in reverse compared to what long-standing models predict, new research suggests.

Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (or more) Nov. 12
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark severe geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Intense solar storm delays Blue Origin launch of NASA Mars probes
By Josh Dinner published
A severe geomagnetic storm during a period of heightened solar activity has delated Blue Origin's second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, with NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes.

Severe geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across North America and as far south as Mexico (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Vivid auroras lit up skies across North America and Europe as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest this solar cycle, rattled Earth's magnetic field.
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