On September 1, 1859, the Carrington Event lit up the skies and wreaked havoc on the early telegraph system. But what if such a massive solar storm struck today?

Extreme solar storms such as the 1859 Carrington Event can play havoc with technology on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

If a solar storm as big as the Carrington Event struck today, it could lead to years long power outages. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

What did the sun look like before the devastating 1859 Carrington Event? Sketches from astronomer Richard Carrington hold the answer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

To learn about what a really significant solar storm can do, look no further than the Carrington Event of 1859. The Carrington Event is named after British astronomer Richard Carrington ...

Telegraph systems worldwide went offline, and no one could send a message. That event in 1859, known as the Carrington Event, has long been thought of as the benchmark for the most intense ...

If you liked "The Godfather: Part II" or "Rocky II" or the second Lord of the Rings film, you will not like The Carrington Event: Part II. In... Feb 03, 2019 — If you liked "The Godfather ...