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How do you predict a solar storm? Space weather experts explain

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 »

The sun erupts with powerful solar flares caused by hyperactive sunspots (video)

AR3663, the most active sunspot of Solar Cycle 25, has done it once again! Another X-class solar flare is being launched as we approach SunThe western branch of . And this is not alone; sunspot ‘cousin’ AR3664 also released an X flare and several M-class solar flares. The pair of sunspots don’t look like they’re… Read More »