Northern lights occur when a solar flare interacts with Earth's atmosphere.
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The sun just unleashed its biggest solar flare in 30 years and Earth is on alert
The sun has just fired off an eruption so intense it ranks among the most powerful solar flares seen in three decades, a jolt ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN
Massive X4.2 solar flare strikes Earth, causing major disruptions across the globe
On February 4, 2026, the Sun unleashed an intense X4.2 solar flare, sparking significant radio blackouts across parts of ...
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Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth
A rapidly growing sunspot has fired off at least 18 M-class and three X-class flares in just 24 hours, including an intense X8.3 eruption.
Scientists say this powerful surge in solar activity could set the stage for the northern lights to appear as early as Thursday, Feb. 5 ...
The flare was part of a series of three X-class solar eruptions that occurred between late February 1 and early February 2.
India's space agency ISRO is closely watching intense solar flares. These powerful bursts from the Sun can cause radio ...
(KRON) — A “severe” geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Monday and Tuesday as the largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years hits Earth, according to the National Oceanic and ...
Space weather has seen a flurry of activity this week. An explosive solar flare that erupted Tuesday, just two days after the ...
NASA has reported a X4.2 solar flare, so what does it mean? We break down what a solar flare is and how it connects to the aurora Australis.
Live Science on MSN
Sun launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest one in years
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
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