Earth past due solar superflare that could take down power supplies
Earth is overdue for a dangerous ‘superflare’ from the Sun that could wipe out satellites and power grids, scientists have ...
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Geomagnetic storms cause “mass migrations” of satellites
A pair of major geomagnetic storms this year led to unprecedented “mass migrations” of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit that create new concerns about space traffic coordination.
Thousands of Satellites Shift Position as the Sun Unleashes Violent Outbursts
The Sun is in its solar maximum, a period marked by intense solar eruptions and bursts of charged particles directed toward ...
Stars Like Our Sun Explode With ‘Superflares’ Every 100 Years, Study Suggests
The Sun is a giant glowing ball of plasma that keeps our solar system together, but there are billions of stars like it ...
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Geomagnetic Storms Led Satellites to Err, 'Mass Migration'—New Problems Are Now Rising
Satellites orbiting the planet were significantly affected by the geomagnetic storms this year, and new problems are now present.
Sun May Be Overdue for a 'Superflare,' Study Warns
The only way to measure the sun's past activity is to look for evidence of spiking flares in preserved tree trunks and ...
Where to see Northern Lights on Black Friday as Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for the northern U.S. after NOAA's space weather ...
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Massive X2.2 solar flare erupts, NASA and NOAA monitor potential impacts
A massive X2.2 solar flare erupted, with NASA capturing the event and NOAA monitoring potential geomagnetic storm impacts ...
Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. 'Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed'
Modern-day farming is a high-tech operation highly dependent on GPS-guided tractors revolutionizing the way crops are planted, fertilized and harvested. But on May 10, 2024, that system came under ...
Geomagnetic Storm Could Hit This Week: When To See the Northern Lights
The northern lights may be visible as far south as New York and Idaho in the coming days thanks to a geomagnetic storm ...
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The sun may spit out giant solar flares more often than we thought
By Alex WilkinsThe sun may produce extremely powerful bursts of radiation more frequently than we thought. Such “superflares” ...
A Once-A-Century ‘Superflare’ From The Sun Is Long Overdue, Scientists Say
A study of 56,000 Sun-like stars has revealed that stars like ours may experience powerful "superflares" about once per ...