Deep search
Rewards
Search
Copilot
Images
Videos
Maps
News
Shopping
More
Flights
Travel
Hotels
Real Estate
Notebook
Top stories
Sports
U.S.
2024 Election
Local
World
Science
Technology
Entertainment
Business
More
Politics
Any time
Past hour
Past 24 hours
Past 7 days
Past 30 days
Best match
Most recent
Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Blasts Earth
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
See NASA's Stunning Image of the Sun Spitting Out Its Biggest Solar Flare Since 2017
The sun is in a spirited mood as it kicks out a glowing series of solar flares, including a fresh X9 that's the most intense we've seen in years.
Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Blasts Earth: Expect Stunning Auroras
Solar flares are currently rampant because the Sun is in the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, letting them off daily since early 2022. Most of the flares are smaller explosions, but we're definitely seeing an uptick in X-class flares, the most powerful category that we can measure.
Solar Flare, Northern Lights
Prepare For Northern Lights This Weekend After Huge Solar Flare
Dark sky destinations perfect for seeing the Northern Lights includes an an International Dark Sky Place (U.S./worldwide), a Dark-Sky Preserve (Canada) or a Starlight Reserve (Spain). Or just look at a light pollution map because anywhere with a dark northern horizon will potentially give you a good view.
Northern lights possible as solar storms gather
Solar flares do not cause the Northern Lights. They are caused by a phenomenon called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that erupt from an active sun spot. Combined with flares, they can create solar storms that interact with Earth's magnetic field or magnetosphere.
When to watch the Northern Lights in the UK this week, sparked by rare solar flares
The rare event, known officially as the aurora borealis, is most commonly seen in the skies of the earth's most northerly regions, like Scandinavia. But it could appear in the UK this week
22h
Northern Lights Return: Powerful Solar Flare May Cause Aurora Borealis To Be Visible In These States
The lights may be visible in several states like Oregon, Washington, New York, Maine, Vermont, Illinois, Michigan and ...
Live Science
1d
Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth — and could trigger auroras this weekend
The sun just unleashed one of its largest solar explosions in recent years, temporarily causing a radio blackout on Earth and ...
FOX 29 Philadelphia on MSN
1h
Philly northern lights forecast: Will you see the northern lights from here?
After two massive solar flares exploded from the sun this week displays of Northern Lights are likely. Here's the aurora ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Trending now
US port strike ends
Ex-Memphis cops guilty
Sentenced to 9 yrs in prison
Accused of sexual assault
TikTok star charged
Jan. 6 charges dismissal bid
Sued over mass layoffs
To be closed indefinitely
Mortgage rate ticks up
Secures $4 billion credit line
Murder case to be reviewed
Kirk becomes Category 4
Freed from Gaza captivity
Wreck of WWII ship found
First mpox test approved
To stay at rescue center
Nevada politician guilty
Plastic-eating bacteria
Free tax filing expansion
Tropical Storm Leslie forms
Surveys Helene damage
Texas AG sues TikTok
Processing times drop
India, US sign minerals pact
Union skips endorsement
Disrupt Russian hackers
Settles overcharging lawsuit
Water fluoridation research
3 pitching coaches fired
Related topics
Sun
Earth
Aurora
NASA
Northern Lights
Feedback