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Northern lights may be visible from several US states Friday and Saturday as giant hole opens up in sun's atmosphereA large hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere this week, spewing high-speed solar winds that will paint northern lights displays across several U.S. states this weekend.
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Live Science Today: Artemis II readies for rollout as auroras paint skiesDaily Roundup Thursday, March 19, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decadeMarch 2026 could be the best month for the northern lights until the mid-2030s, as celestial mechanics and solar activity combine for potentially potent results.
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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern CaliforniaEarth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.
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Submerged sandbanks shine like underwater auroras in astronaut's view of the BahamasEarth from space A 2016 astronaut photo of the Bahamas shows a series of luminous, rippling sandbanks partly carved out by a coral reef. The image also reveals subtle differences in the ocean's surface caused by a steep, hidden ocean drop-off.
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'Severe' solar storm brings auroras as far south as Florida — and more are on the way tonightThe most powerful solar flare of 2025 has launched a ball of energy toward Earth that could trigger widespread auroras across the United States tonight.
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'Cannibal' solar storm could paint auroras above 18 US states this Labor DaySpace weather experts warn that a "strong" geomagnetic storm will rock Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of North America. The disturbance is being triggered by a rare, cannibalistic ejection from the sun.
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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.
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Sun 'hole' expected to produce intense auroras tonight, potentially visible from 15 US statesA coronal hole in the sun could result in visible auroras over about 15 U.S. states tonight (June 25), with the Space Weather Prediction Center expecting a moderate geomagnetic storm.
