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The sun is more active than experts predicted. It could mean more grounded flights, downed satellites, and stunning aurora.
The sun is approaching solar maximum and it's become clear that this solar cycle is more active tha…
Jessica Orwig
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Major solar storm alert: Third CME this week to hit Earth on May 10-11, possibly affecting satellite communications, GPS and power grids
The Sun has spewed out six X-class flares in the past week, the last three whoppers clocking in at …
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The first severe solar storm in 20 years could spark auroras across the US
Many states could be in for a rare treat this Friday night. "I think we're going to see some really…
Ellyn Lapointe
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How to pick the best cruises to see the northern lights, eclipses, and galaxies, according to an astrophysicist
Whether you want to see the northern lights or a meteor shower, astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi give…
Jenny McGrath
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Stunning timelapse video shows the northern lights from space thanks to a solar storm
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shared incredible footage of auroras from the International Space S…
Hannah Abraham
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How to see the year's best meteor shower this weekend, with fireballs, colorful trails, and a Jupiter-Mars conjunction
The Perseids can be the best meteor shower of the year, thanks to bright fireballs and long colorfu…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The aurora borealis could appear in New York, Chicago, and Portland on Wednesday, as solar storms crash into Earth
Eruptions of plasma from the sun are careening toward Earth, so forecasters expect a geomagnetic st…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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I saw the northern lights during the historic solar storm. I was surprised by how misleading the photos are.
The northern lights can appear in the sky above places like San Francisco or New York. They're beau…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Earth is bracing for a 'severe' geomagnetic storm and it probably won't be the last for this year
The sun is entering solar maximum, which means we could see more severe geomagnetic storms this yea…
Ellyn Lapointe
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A 'severe' geomagnetic storm is forecast for Earth for the first time in years here's what to know about these storms
A 'severe' geomagnetic storm is forecasted to reach Earth this Friday for the first time in 20 year…
Ellyn Lapointe
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French astronaut snapped a gorgeous photo of the aurora glowing green and red from the space station
Astronauts see the aurora regularly, but the one that French astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured is e…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The aurora may creep south on Saturday, appearing from Pennsylvania to Oregon because of a powerful solar flare
Scientists expect more solar storms and eruptions in the coming years, as the sun ramps up to peak …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The aurora could be visible as far south as New York, Wisconsin, and Washington state on Monday, thanks to a geomagnetic storm
When solar winds interact with Earth's magnetic field, they can create auroras. Strong geomagnetic …
Aylin Woodward
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The equinox might fuel powerful Northern Lights by creating 'holes' in Earth's magnetic field
This may be the best month to see the Northern Lights, aka aurora borealis. The spring equinox is c…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Mariann…
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Why NASA says the total solar eclipse on Monday will be way cooler than any before it
The total solar eclipse will be visible to millions on April 8 as its path cuts from Texas to Maine…
Jenny McGrath,Morgan McFall-J…
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New types of polar lights are upending what we know about the aurora. Amateur scientists and interns made the latest discoveries.
Though humans have been observing the aurora for centuries, scientists are still learning about how…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Mysterious 'ghostly' shadows larger than planet Earth reappeared on Saturn's rings. NASA says it expects even more to appear soon.
NASA's Hubble telescope spotted mysterious spots on Saturn's rings that scientists have puzzled ove…
Jessica Orwig
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Comet Neowise, a meteor, and a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon called STEVE all share the night sky in one incredible photo
From her farm in Manitoba, Donna Lach captured an action-packed image of space interacting with Ear…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The aurora borealis didn't cause the Titanic's crash, contrary to a new theory — but it may have affected rescue efforts
Strong northern lights can indicate huge bursts of energy from the sun — solar storms — that interf…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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A solar eruption headed straight for Earth is eating up stray energy and could trigger a strong geomagnetic storm by Friday
A possible geomagnetic storm could make auroras visible in parts of the northern US, farther south …