Sunspot R3664 now stretches ... known to us took place in 1859, causing a power outage and wreaking havoc on Earth’s communication systems. The Carrington Event, named after British astronomer ...

WE'RE DUE FOR ANOTHER CARRINGTON EVENT On September 1, 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington was observing a huge sunspot. Suddenly, a flash of intense white light burst from the sun's surface. He had ...