The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.
Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.
Forecasters expect a coronal mass ejection and a powerful X-class solar flare could impact the Earth starting on Thursday.
Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.
On top of fireworks for America 250 celebrations in the U.S., the sky may have its own fireworks show, with the northern lights making an appearance. On Tuesday, the sun woke up with an X1.1 flare ...
Solar flares largely go unnoticed, but that doesn't mean there aren't dangerous ones that could impact life on Earth.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
The sun has a bone to pick with Earth — and it’s not done yet. A colossal solar storm just zapped the daylight side of the planet, causing global blackouts and knocking out radio signals across Europe ...
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A sunspot on the surface of the sun has erupted with a powerful solar ...
Scientists spotted patterns hours before a major solar flare, a discovery that could help forecast dangerous eruptions.
Research by university scientists suggests that solar flares may be far hotter than previously believed, offering new insights into the Sun’s behavior. The findings, recently published in the ...