In a pre-print paper published on arXiv on June 12, researchers reported that during the intense four-day solar storm in May, satellites and space debris in low Earth orbit experienced a significant drop in altitude, sinking towards Earth at a rate of 590 feet (180 meters) per day. This sudden change in altitude forced thousands … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL: The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades on Tuesday, just days after severe solar storms pummeled Earth and created dazzling northern lights in unaccustomed places.“Not done yet!” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in an update.It’s the biggest flare of this 11-year solar cycle, which is approaching its peak, … Read more
WASHINGTON: Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before.A powerful solar storm — which could continue into Sunday — has triggered spectacular celestial shows usually confined to the far … Read more
A dramatic blast from the sun set off a geomagnetic storm in Earth’s atmosphere Friday that is expected to make the northern lights visible as far south as Alabama and Northern California and could interfere with power grids, communications and navigations system.The effects could continue through the weekend as a steady stream of emissions from … Read more
BOULDER, Colo. — Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, saying an outburst of plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth. It could also make for great aurora viewing. There’s no reason for the public to be concerned, according to the alert issued Saturday by NOAA’s … Read more
The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a warning for a strong geomagnetic storm Saturday, saying power and communications systems could be affected in the Northern Hemisphere after a significant solar flare was observed on the sun. In a statement on its website, the agency said G3, or strong geomagnetic storm conditions, were observed … Read more
