Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but They’re Risky for Satellites

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current ...

The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida — and more could be coming

Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states on Tuesday night. Forecasters are ...
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The Sun Erupted With the Year’s Largest Solar Flare This Week, and Space Weather-Fueled Aurora Activity Could Continue

The last in a series of three coronal mass ejections hit Earth on Wednesday, so experts are keeping an eye on geomagnetic ...
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See Photos of the Northern Lights That Dazzled the U.S.

Auroras were visible in states including Indiana, New Jersey, northern California, Florida and Texas. That is remarkably far ...

Severe geomagnetic storm could make aurora visible for half of northern U.S., forecasters say

A severe geomagnetic storm watch was issued by NOAA on Tuesday in response to recent coronal mass ejections from the sun.
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Powerful Solar Storm Could Trigger Far-Reaching Auroras across U.S.

A powerful solar storm could spark auroras as far south as northern California and Alabama on Wednesday, thanks to a ...

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

The sun has burped out bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night. Forecasters said ...

Northern Lights visible in 22 U.S. states, Canada, elsewhere

The Northern lights will be visible in at least 22 U.S. states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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Missed the Northern Lights? Coloradans could see the aurora again tonight — and it could be even better, NOAA says

Missed the Northern Lights last night? Don’t worry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that those ...