A massive solar storm knocking out electricity for months—or even years—sounds like science fiction, but it’s a looming ...

Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies as we might be in for another show this weekend, albeit slightly smaller than the ...

WE'RE DUE FOR ANOTHER CARRINGTON EVENT On September 1, 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington was observing a huge sunspot.

Space weather forecasters say northern lights may be visible in parts of the northern United States following weekend solar ...

A recent forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that several northern states may see the ...

"Jenn was a brilliant scientist and a beloved friend and colleague who dedicated her life to understanding geomagnetic storms ...

We hope the grid’s equipped with a sun-screen. Scientists claim we’re not prepared for the solar storms threatening Earth, which could cause cataclysmic blackouts, grid breakdowns and even an ...

That solar storm was the most powerful one ever recorded. The next strongest was the 1859 Carrington Event. It was spurred by a huge solar flare that triggered a powerful geomagnetic storm on Earth.

1, 1859, amateur astronomers Richard Carrington ... NASA spacecraft successfully completes closest-ever approach to the sun The solar storm knocked out GPS equipment on farms — and it could ...

A severe storm hit Shady Point, Oklahoma, Monday night and destroyed a man's uninsured home.The Leflore County emergency manager reported that the storm toppled trees, downed power lines ...

which is a period when scientists generally expect more solar storms, according to NASA. A solar flare is a burst of radiation on the sun, according to NASA. They are the most powerful explosions ...