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Hace 2 horas · The current storm is classified as G4, or “severe.”. It is caused by a cluster of sunspots — dark, cool regions on the solar surface — that is about 16 times the diameter of Earth. The ...
Hace 1 hora · Planet Earth is getting rocked by the biggest solar storm in decades. The first wave of particles is already reaching the Earth. Earlier this afternoon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Hace 6 horas · Increased solar activity could cause auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California, but may disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.
Hace 10 horas · A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch for a storm of this magnitude from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years. The watch comes after days of ...
Hace 7 horas · May 10, 2024, 7:17 AM PDT. By Denise Chow. A severe solar storm is expected to supercharge the northern lights on Friday, with forecasts indicating that auroras could be seen as far south in the ...
Hace 21 horas · The ‘unusual’ solar storm may disrupt electronic devices like GPS and power grids over the two hours it takes to reach its peak strength. After that, it may continue at reduced strength on ...
Hace 21 horas · Polly Published: May 10, 2024. Credit - Shane Muckey. Get the camera ready. The strongest Northern Lights in nearly 20 years could light up the New York sky Mother's Day weekend. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center issued the first Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch since 2005.
