The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.
Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.
Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.
Forecasters expect a coronal mass ejection and a powerful X-class solar flare could impact the Earth starting on Thursday.
Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as ...
NOAA forecasts a G1, G2 or G3 geomagnetic storm on July 1-3 as a CME arrives, with aurora most likely on the northern horizon ...
On top of fireworks for America 250 celebrations in the U.S., the sky may have its own fireworks show, with the northern lights making an appearance. On Tuesday, the sun woke up with an X1.1 flare ...
A powerful solar flare that erupted on Tuesday could give people across parts of the U.S. a chance to see the Northern Lights ...
The sun has a bone to pick with Earth — and it’s not done yet. A colossal solar storm just zapped the daylight side of the planet, causing global blackouts and knocking out radio signals across Europe ...
Solar flares, powerful bursts of energy from our Sun, can have serious effects here on Earth. Flares and other solar eruptions can affect radio communications, disrupt electric power grids, mess up ...
Most people are familiar with the impact solar storms can have on technology. However, a question that often arises is ...
The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.