Tag: Solar storm tracking
Sun Eruption Captured in First Images from NOAA’s New Satellite
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently shared the first images taken by its new space-based telescope called the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), which is mounted on the GOES-19 satellite. This satellite was launched...
Massive Solar Storm from Monster X-class Flare Could Trigger Weekend Auroras
The recent massive solar storm caused by an X7.1 solar flare has captured the attention of scientists and skywatchers alike. This powerful flare, the second most potent of Solar Cycle 25, erupted from sunspot...
Title: G4 Geomagnetic Storm Strikes Earth, Increasing Likelihood of Widespread Auroras
A severe G4-scale geomagnetic storm hit Earth this morning, causing auroras to be visible in more than a dozen states near the U.S.-Canada border. The storm, which followed powerful solar eruptions, has since subsided...