The "severe" solar storm in effect has the potential to trigger the northern lights, causing a stunning display of colors visible from parts of the U.S. Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of ...

If you've never heard of a solar storm or geomagnetic storm, chances are you'll learn about those really quickly this weekend. Earth is under a severe G4 watch or geomagnetic storm watch for the ...

Geomagnetic storms are capable of sparking beautiful displays of the Northern Lights across our night sky. However, there is a potential danger behind that beauty, especially now, with solar activity ...

Stronger solar storms have happened, and one caused havoc with one of the earliest electronic technologies. On Sept. 1 and 2, 1859, telegraph systems around the world failed catastrophically. The ...

The sun has thrown a chunk of its plasma in the Earth's direction, which could spark minor geomagnetic storms and auroras in our atmosphere. This coronal mass ejection (CME) is due to collide with our ...

Earth is under a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm watch for the first time in nearly 20 years. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm watch on Thursday, May 9, ...

A strong burst of the sun’s energy has reached Earth’s atmosphere. This has prompted a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Alert to be placed in effect now through tonight. What appears to be one of the ...

Geomagnetic storms can have some weird and wonderful impacts on the Earth, ranging from the spectacular northern lights to radio blackouts, but they can also affect an unexpected part of nature: birds ...

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has upgraded the Geomagnetic Storm watch, with a strong geomagnetic storm expected tonight. Strong geomagnetic storm (G3) conditions were observed earlier ...