Geomagnetic storm
'Unusual' Solar Storm Recorded on Surface of Sun by Astronomy Photographer
A solar storm as large as four planet Earths has been recorded hovering above the Sun's surface.
How Does the Sun Affect Space Weather?
Space weather can interfere with life on Earth as well as technological infrastructure in space and on the ground.
How Does Space Weather Affect Earth?
Space weather can have an impact on our planet, interfering with life and our technological infrastructure. But can we predict it?
What Is a G5 Storm?
While the Earth's magnetic field largely protects us from radiation and charged particles from the sun, space weather phenomena can impact our planet.
Aurora Seen From Airplane After Strong Geomagnetic Storm Smashed Into Earth
Footage of the Northern Lights was captured by Spencer Dant who was flying over Alaska.
These States Could See Northern Lights As Geomagnetic Storm Heads for Earth
States from Oregon to Pennsylvania could see spectacular auroras thanks to a huge eruption of plasma from the sun.
How the Sun Destroyed up to 40 SpaceX Satellites With a Geomagnetic Storm
SpaceX said dozens of newly launched Starlink satellites could be lost, but they are not expected to pose any danger as they head back to Earth.
'Great' Space Super Storms Take Place About Once Every 25 Years: Study
Space weather is driven by activity from the sun.
Sun's Solar Cycle Is Governed by the Alignment of the Planets
Venus, Earth and Jupiter's tidal forces influence the solar magnetic field.
When Will Auroras Be Visible Over U.S.? Geomagnetic Storm Headed for Earth
The Space Weather Prediction Center says the "moderate" storm will arrive on May 16.
Geomagnetic Storm Headed for Earth Could Mean Auroras for Parts of U.S.
A sunspot region produced a series of coronal mass ejections starting on May 10.
A Solar Storm Is Headed for Earth
Solar winds can impact power grids, GPS and even animal migration.
A Minor Magnetic Storm Will Hit Earth on March 18
These storms happen more than a hundred times a year.
Sun Unleashes Biggest Solar Flare in Over a Decade
The X9.3 solar flare was the largest since 2005 when an X17 flare was recorded.
Nasa Rocket to Take 1,500 Images of the Sun
The mission will help us better understand the extreme regions on our star—and the dangers they pose to Earth.