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Experts have advised people to monitor reliable sources like NASA and NOAA for updates on solar activity and space weather.
More recently, in 1989, a solar storm caused a nine-hour blackout in Quebec, Canada. These events underscore the potential severity of solar storms and the importance of monitoring them.
A new U.K.-led satellite mission concept aims to strengthen the country's position in space weather observation and ...
The northern lights visible across the United States after a solar flare were the most widespread and intense aurora show since a historic display in May.
NOAA: A strong X1.2 solar flare erupted, raising the risk of geomagnetic storms, northern lights and possible technological disruptions. Here's what to know.
The northern lights could grace skies farther south than usual because of a solar storm that may affect Earth, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather ...
Scientists have uncovered the strongest solar storm ever recorded, striking Earth in 12350 BC — 500 times stronger than any modern event.
A geomagnetic storm unleashed by the sun on Sunday could create colorful auroral displays over parts of the United States Wednesday and Thursday night.
We can predict solar storms, but we need better data to improve forecasts. Solar physicist Valentín Martínez Pillet explains what it takes.
Science Space Solar System Sun The first US solar storm emergency drill did not go well Massive geomagnetic storms can knock out power, damage satellites, and more. By Andrew Paul ...
Previous coronagraphs measuring solar storms could sometimes not report back to the NOAA for hours at a time. CCOR-1 is just the beginning of the NOAA's expanded solar monitoring capabilities.