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Surprise solar storm sparks stunning auroras across the US (photos)

A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.
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How Prepared Are We for a Rare and Powerful Solar Event?

With advance warning, however, steps can be taken to reduce the risks. If an electrical grid is running near capacity, for ...

Perseverance Rover Captures Elusive Martian Aurora for a Second Time

Scientists using NASA’s Perseverance rover have captured visible green auroras on Mars and developed tools to predict them. Planetary scientists say they can now forecast when a green aurora will ...
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Aurora alert! Butterfly-shaped 'hole' in sun's atmosphere could spark geomagnetic storm Sept. 13-14

Forecasters warn of possible G2 geomagnetic storms as a colossal coronal hole sends solar wind racing our way.
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'Secret island' on sun sparks surprise solar storm and stunning auroras across the US (photos)

A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.

Solar Storm From Hidden Magnetic Island on the Sun Surprises Scientists

According to NASA, coronal holes are areas where the magnetic field of the Sun extends into space, usually directing a ...