Space Weather, Solar Flares & Sun Storms: Latest News
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By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3.

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
A coronal mass ejection is currently racing toward Earth and could trigger G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm conditions on June 8, potentially boosting aurora displays across northern latitudes.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Heads up aurora chasers! We could be in for a show! Multiple CMEs are en route and could spark strong geomagnetic storm conditions and auroras deep into mid latitudes.
By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.

By Mike Wall Last updated
A Vega C rocket launched the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit on Monday night (May 18).

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
An unusually powerful pulsating aurora display lit up skies over Arctic Norway for nearly three hours during a colossal geomagnetic storm.
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