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Ask A Met: What Do We Know About Space Weather?

A storm in space is when you get an enormous burst of energy, called a coronal mass ejection, that will pop off of the sun and blast all the way past Pluto. That comes with a certain polarity, meaning ... Read More

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

When fast-moving particles and plasma slam into Earth’s magnetic field, they can temporarily disrupt the power grid. Space weather can also interfere with air traffic control radio and satellites in ... Read More

What caused last night's auroral display, and the chances of seeing more Wednesday

Coloradans were treated to spectacular aurora views on Tuesday night. Another show is possible tonight as more solar material interacts with Earth's magnetosphere. Read More

Solar Storms Threaten ISS Crew—The Hidden Dangers of Space Weather

A recent solar storm event caused more than just breathtaking auroras across the Northern Hemisphere; it triggered a series of precautions aboard theInternational Space Station (ISS). Astronauts had ... Read More

The Sun Erupted With the Year’s Largest Solar Flare This Week, and Space Weather-Fueled Aurora Activity Could Continue

The last in a series of three coronal mass ejections hit Earth on Wednesday, so experts are keeping an eye on geomagnetic storm potential ... Read More

Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be seen?

The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected. Read More

Space weather like Tuesday's double solar whammy is hard to predict

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colo., issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 into the following day. This comes as forecasters watch a pair ... Read More