The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.

Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.

Forecasters expect a coronal mass ejection and a powerful X-class solar flare could impact the Earth starting on Thursday.

Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.

On top of fireworks for America 250 celebrations in the U.S., the sky may have its own fireworks show, with the northern lights making an appearance. On Tuesday, the sun woke up with an X1.1 flare ...

Aurora borealis covered more than 30 US states on July 4, 2026 — reaching as far south as New Mexico and Northern California ...

Solar flares largely go unnoticed, but that doesn't mean there aren't dangerous ones that could impact life on Earth.

Solar flares, powerful bursts of energy from our Sun, can have serious effects here on Earth. Flares and other solar eruptions can affect radio communications, disrupt electric power grids, mess up ...

Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.

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Most people are familiar with the impact solar storms can have on technology. However, a question that often arises is ...