‘Cannibal Storm’ From Sun Triggers Auroras

‘Cannibal Storm’ from sun triggers auroras

(CNN) — Dazzling auroras delighted sky-gazers Tuesday night, even in southern US states such as Florida where they rarely make an appearance — and more colorful displays are expected again Wednesday as solar storms unleashed by the sun continue to…

'Cannibal storm' solar storm blasted from the sun triggers BLACKOUT warning

WARNINGS have been issued as a powerful "cannibal storm" hits Earth today capable of causing power problems and radio blackouts. A...

What happens when the sun 'burps'?

Ever wonder what happens when the sun “burps”? In a new video, physics expert Sam Sampere breaks down solar flares and the incredible power behind them. We’re currently in a solar maximum period, which is why you’ve been seeing those stunning aurora alerts lately. But even the most massive solar eruption—packing the energy of thousands of hydrogen bombs—is just a tiny drop compared to the sun’s total size. From beautiful auroras to potential pow…

Aurora & Meteor over Colorado

Aurora & Meteor over ColoradoAstrophotographer Mike Lewinski: "This and No 2 are the same meteor with different cameras and lenses."Auroras happen when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, creating dazzling light shows in the sky. The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, occurs in an upper layer of Earth’s atmosphere called the ionosphere.Learn more & track auroras: https://www.aurorasaurus.orgHow t…

Solar storm brings new chance of vivid auroras, signal disruptions

Spectacular displays of auroras at abnormally low latitudes were expected again Wednesday night into Thursday, a result of intense solar activity which also carries risks to communication networks.