Massive X1.1-class Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackouts Across America

Massive X1.1-class Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackouts Across America

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A strong solar flare of the X1.1 class caused radio outages across North and South America. GOES-16 satellite captured the incident around 11:20 a.m. EST on March 28. It is operated by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA together. The flare…

Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact

Solar Storm to Trigger Northern Lights in US: Visibility, Timing & Impact

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A solar storm is set to reach Earth tonight, with potential geomagnetic activity that could make the northern lights visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The event is the result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun, which…

Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Satellites equipped with solar sails may soon improve early warnings for space weather events that could disrupt technological infrastructure on Earth. These sails, which harness light from the sun for propulsion, are being explored as a cost-effective alternative to traditional propulsion systems. Scientists…

Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says

Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says

On Thursday, a significant solar outburst impacted Earth, leading to a “severe” G4-class geomagnetic storm. This event, triggered by an enormous mass of charged particles ejected from the sun on October 8, has generated the potential for auroras to be visible much farther south than usual, possibly reaching areas like…

Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact

Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact

A powerful solar storm is predicted to reach Earth on Thursday, 10th October, according to forecasters from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The storm could generate stunning auroras and affect radio communications, power grids, and satellites. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) has issued a G4-class geomagnetic…

X-Class Solar Flare Erupts on the Sun, Earth-Directed CME Might Have Been Released

X-Class Solar Flare Erupts on the Sun, Earth-Directed CME Might Have Been Released

This week, solar activity has been particularly intense, with the sun releasing powerful solar flares, including an X1.3-class flare on Thursday, September 12. The eruption, coming from an unnumbered sunspot, took place at 5:43 AM EDT (9:43 UTC). X-class flares, the strongest of its type, can cause disruptions in radio…