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A solar storm is hitting earth’s atmosphere, and the northern lights may be visible

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A solar storm is hitting earth’s atmosphere, and the northern lights may be visible

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

Severe solar storm to hit Earth; could disrupt communications, produce northern lights in US

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Severe solar storm to hit Earth; could disrupt communications, produce northern lights in US

NEW DELHI: A potent solar storm is on its way towards Earth, which would potentially bring forth northern lights across the United States while also posing a threat to communication systems. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rare geomagnetic storm watch, marking the first such warning in almost two decades. This … Read more