coronal mass ejections
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Scientists detect monster blast from nearby star that could rip the atmosphere off a planetIn a small blow to the search for extraterrestrial life, a nearby star shot out a strong enough coronal mass ejection to strip away the atmosphere of any rocky planets that could have been in the way.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Auroras may be visible from 18 states this weekend as solar storm barrels toward EarthA geomagnetic storm could hit Earth Aug. 8 or 9, possibly bringing the dazzling northern lights with it.
By Perri Thaler Published
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'Severe' solar storm that hit Earth Thursday could be 'global phenomenon' with auroras as far south as CaliforniaA powerful solar outburst hit Earth Thursday, triggering a "severe" geomagnetic storm. Auroras could be visible as far south as California and Alabama, NOAA predicts.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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Auroras may paint the northern US tonight as Earth reels from 'strong' G3 geomagnetic stormVibrant auroras could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania tonight as Earth reels from a "strong" G3-class geomagnetic storm. However, the nearly full Harvest Moon may complicate viewing opportunities.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Auroras headed to the US again in aftermath of gargantuan 'X-class' solar flareAuroras may once again be visible in northern parts of the U.S. this weekend as Earth braces for impact from a powerful coronal mass ejection.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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'Severe' G4 geomagnetic storm strikes Earth, making widespread auroras likelyEarth was hit by a "severe" G4-class geomagnetic storm on Monday morning, increasing the chances of auroras in the northern U.S. tonight.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Powerful solar eruption temporarily rips 'tail' off Earth's magnetosphereA massive disturbance in the solar wind caused Earth’s magnetosphere to fly without its usual tail.
By Nathaniel Scharping Published
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'We'll be studying this event for years': Recent auroras may have been the strongest in 500 years, NASA saysVibrant auroras that were recently observed by millions of people across the globe were some of the most widespread in the last five centuries, NASA says. The light shows may have also reached the equator.
By Harry Baker Published
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'Extreme' geomagnetic storm that painted Earth with auroras this weekend was the most powerful in 21 yearsBetween Friday (May 10) and Sunday (May 12), people across the world were treated to stunning aurora displays as Earth's magnetic field experienced its biggest disturbance since October 2003. The supercharged storm also messed with satellites and caused power grid irregularities.
By Harry Baker Published
