Solar Storm Bombarding Earth Today
This story was updated 1:42 p.m. ET to include information from the most recent update from NOAA space weather officials. Full story
This story was updated 1:42 p.m. ET to include information from the most recent update from NOAA space weather officials. Full story
The United States and the United Kingdom are teaming up to fight against a growing threat from space: sun storms. Full story
Humanity needs to be much better prepared for massive solar storms, which can wreak havoc on our technology-dependent society, a prominent researcher warns. Full story
A moderate solar storm is underway today (March 12), following a series of solar flares that erupted from the sun over the weekend and last week. Full story
Following an extended quiet period, the sun is ramping up for an era of intense activity, and for the first time, scientists say, it's possible to predict how solar storms will hit our planet, much like meteorologists predict how hurricanes will hit a coastline. Full story
In September 1859, the sun unleashed one of the most powerful storms in recorded history. The solar eruption induced electrical currents that set telegraph offices on fire and sparked dramatic displays of northern lights over Cuba and Hawaii. Full story
