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Earth Unprepared for Super Solar Storm
By Mike Wall published
A devastating storm will hit us sooner or later.
Huge 'Solar Tornado' Twists Across Sun's Surface in New Video
By Space.com Staff published
The storm spun solar gas at speeds up to 186,000 mph (300,000 kph).
Solar Eruption Mistaken for Refueling UFO Spaceship
By Natalie Wolchover published
YouTube users have found a strange dark object tethered to the sun that they say is a refueling UFO spaceship. What is it?
Big Solar Storm Packs Small Punch, But Not Over Yet
By Denise Chow published
Space weather scientists are continuing to monitor the ongoing solar storm.
Radiation Blast from Big Solar Flare May Threaten Satellites
By Denise Chow published
Several NASA spacecraft are in the path of a coming radiation storm, scientists say.
NASA Spacecraft Captures Video of Year-End Sun Storms
By Mike Wall published
The Solar Dynamics Observatory probe recorded video of last week's powerful solar storms.
Sun Storms May Super-Charge Northern Lights Wednesday
By Mike Wall published
Temporary radio blackouts could result as well.
2011 Was the Year of the Restless Sun
By Nola Taylor Redd published
The sun finally woke up this year after a five-year slumber.
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