Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Forecasters will soon be able to see a real-time map of lightning activity on Earth and keep a closer eye on solar storms unleashed by the sun, thanks to a new weather satellite. NASA and… Read More »
Recently, more people around the world have been able to see the northern and southern lights with the naked eye than usual. This unusual event was triggered by a very strong solar storm that affected the movement of the Earth’s magnetic field. The Sun reaches its maximum activity point in an 11-year cycle. This means… Read More »
It was quite an amazing moment for those who had the opportunity to see the aurora this weekend. But while seeing the aurora borealis is thrilling and exciting for us, the coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and geomagnetic storms that make these light shows possible can also wreak havoc on some of the technologies that are… Read More »
XILINGOL, CHINA – MAY 12: Northern lights shine over the trees during the Xilingol League in Inner Mongolia, China, on May 12, 2024. People in China have been amazed by the unusual and spectacular display of the northern lights (also known as the aurora borealis), which is the result of an upcoming severe solar storm… Read More »