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Unprecedented solar activity could light up US skies, disrupt power and communications
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 11, 2024
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) -- expulsions of...
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Published on May 11, 2024 - 00:44
First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings Northern Lights to European skies
The Northern Lights illuminate the skies above Germany and the United Kingdom as the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades strikes Earth. The spectacular displays were visible overnight from Tasmania to the UK, with the storm threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids into the weekend.