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The NOAA SWFO-L1 spacecraft is approaching its orbital insertion day of January 20, 2026. The inaugural use of SWPC’s Space Weather Prediction Testbed took place in spring 2025 during a multi …
Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar 'superstorm' shot out nearly ...
Jan 9, 2026 · The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar flares, including a hidden X-class outburst, a new …
Solar storm tsunami predicted 'to strike earth today' with ... - MSN
Astronomers are predicting a solar storm "tsunami" to strike Earth today, following multiple flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the sun.
What a Solar Superstorm Could Mean for the US
Nov 11, 2025 · New USGS research shows how intense solar activity and large geomagnetic storms could impact much of the country.
Solar Storms and Flares - Science@NASA
Jun 24, 2025 · Solar eruptions can accelerate charged particles — electrons and protons — into space at incredibly high speeds, initiating a radiation storm. The fastest particles travel so quickly they can …
Spacecraft capture the Sun building a massive superstorm
5 days ago · Spacecraft capture the Sun building a massive superstorm Date: January 13, 2026 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: Scientists have pulled back the curtain on one of the most extreme solar …
Sun news: Large coronal hole aims solar wind our way - EarthSky
4 days ago · January 17: Fast solar wind flowing from a now located at geoeffective position coronal hole may provide unsettled to active levels with chances to reach G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm levels.
Longest-Ever Look at Stormy Region on the Sun Offers New Clues to …
Jan 5, 2026 · May 2024 was a tumultuous month for Earth: Our planet was rocked by some of the worst geomagnetic storms in more than 20 years. Triggered by a slew of solar flares, the storms disrupted …
Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be ...
Nov 12, 2025 · Scientists have issued alerts for approaching solar or geomagnetic storms, which are set to hit Earth this week and will produce bright, stunning displays of light known as auroras over parts...
Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here ... - PBS
Nov 11, 2025 · Solar storms can bring more than colorful lights to Earth. When fast-moving particles and plasma slam into Earth's magnetic field, they can temporarily disrupt the power grid.