Astrophysicists are warning that low Earth orbit is reaching a critical tipping point, where satellite collisions could happen faster than previously imagined. A new metric, the ...
After a week of intense solar and geomagnetic activity that sent the northern lights spilling far beyond their usual ...
A new analysis suggests modern satellite networks could suffer catastrophic collisions within days of losing control during a major solar storm. The phrase “House of Cards” is often associated today ...
The main effect with this storm has been flights in parts of the World being diverted to not fly over the poles. And at times ...
A stunning video shared by Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui shows gorgeous auroras blanketing the Earth's night sky.
Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and ...
NASA explained that the flare was classified as an X1.9 flare. X-class flares are the most powerful type of solar flares. The number 1.9 shows how strong the flare was within this highest category.
A rare and powerful S4 solar radiation storm, the strongest in more than 20 years, is hitting Earth after a huge solar ...
A rare and powerful solar storm is set to light up skies across much of the US for the second straight day.The timing is ...
It’s not a meteorological event though — it’s the biggest solar radiation storm since 2003. The Space Weather Prediction ...
Parts of about 27 states are partially or fully within NOAA's forecasted "view line" for the northern lights on Jan. 20. The ...
We talk with a NOAA scientist about the Northern Lights, and why their visibility seems to be increasing. Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.