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Massive, hidden sunspot blasts out potential X-class flare — and Earth could soon be in the firing lineAstronomers recently detected a massive explosion on the far side of the sun, which may have spat out one of the most powerful flares the sun can produce.
By Harry Baker Published
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10 solar storms that blew us away in 2022Solar activity was on the rise this year, which meant an abundance of amazing solar storm-related stories. Here are our favorites.
By Harry Baker Published
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Whip-cracking burst of energy from sun could explain solar windScientists have long hypothesized about this phenomenon, but this is the first time it’s been directly observed.
By Ben Turner Published
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'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection from 'dark plasma plume' will slam into Earth tomorrow (Aug. 18)The sun's activity has been ramping as it approaches its 11 year peak
By Ben Turner Last updated
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'Canyon of fire' solar storm will slam into Earth today or tomorrowThe solar material was launched from a snapping solar filament
By Ben Turner Last updated
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Giant blob of solar plasma could 'graze' Earth this weekend, NOAA saysA mild coronal mass ejection could slam into our planet on Saturday, May 7, according to NOAA.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth?Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth? According to scientists, there’s no evidence that any solar weather has ever harmed a human.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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2 geomagnetic storms will lash Earth today, but don't worry (too much)Two mild geomagnetic storms are expected to hit Earth on March 14 and 15 after a large coronal outburst, NOAA warns
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Giant sunspot doubled in size in 24 hours, and it's pointing right at EarthThe sunspot is caused by the knotting of powerful magnetic-field lines.
By Ben Turner Last updated