Massive explosions on the Sun have triggered warnings of geomagnetic storms that could create dazzling auroras in the northern United States, Europe and southern Australia on Tuesday night. But "the brunt of the activity is most likely" to come on Tuesday, when there is a "strong" geomagnetic storm warning of G3, the NOAA said.

Solar storms could cause more auroras on Tuesday night

Fox Weather

A solar flare that erupted from the Sun on Sunday triggered an eruption of solar material that is set to pass through Earth on Tuesday night, perhaps triggering another show of the Northern Lights.

Solar flare could trigger Northern Lights show across North Tuesday night

The Hill

(NewsNation) — Southern states will be able to see the peak periods of two meteor showers nearly overlap Tuesday night, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). Observers will be able to see the southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids dual showers in the Southern Hemisphere and southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.

How to watch the double meteor showers tonight

Nebraska State

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatchers in the northern U.S. could get another glimpse of the northern lights this week, marking yet another auroral opportunity this month. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a geomagnetic storm watch Monday after an active weekend of space weather. Late Sunday, the SWPC noted...

Maps: Who could see northern lights after increased solar activity

Space.com

A solar flare on July 23 was even bigger than a previous one that triggered May's global aurora storm, but this one was facing away from Earth on the far side of the sun.

Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle, sends massive coronal mass ejection into space (video)

The Independent

 Solar storms that led to dazzling auroras worldwide in May caused many satellites to lose altitude, putting them at risk of collision, a new study said.The research, accepted for publication in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, calls for a better understanding of the impact of solar storms on satellite operations and the sustainability of their orbits.Spectacular northern lights dazzled across the skies of North America and Europe in May caused by one of the strongest-ever releases of charged particles from the Sun in centuries.Auroras were surprisingly visible further south towards the equator reaching as far down as Ladakh...

Solar storms that led to dazzling auroras threatened to destroy thousands of satellites around Earth

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Remember all the social media posts from a few months ago showing the northern lights, in all their glory, in unexpectedly southern places? Well, get ready to potentially see them again, or for the first time: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts light displays will again appear in unusual places this week, starting on Tuesday.

There’s Another Chance to See the Northern Lights This Week

ScienceAlert


Rampant solar shenanigans are about to slam Earth and make some real purty lights in the sky.
In recent days our Sun has erupted repeatedly, unleashing several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares in Earth's direction. It's unclear when exactly the blasts of CME material will arrive at Earth, but the next few nights are forecast to come alive with dancing auroras.



					
			

The reason? There's a cluster of sunspot regions speckling the solar equator, currently rotating right past Earth as it belches out fire and fury.
At time of writing, the past 24 hours had seen six M-class flares and one X-class...

Cannibal CME Is About to Deliver Spectacular Auroras to Earth's Atmosphere

USA TODAY

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, might be visible this week across portions of the northern U.S., forecasters said.

Aurora borealis incoming? Solar storms fuel hopes for northern lights this week

IFLScience

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected tonight, and the chance of seeing the aurorae is good.

Aurorae Galore Expected Tonight As New Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejection Hits Earth

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Researchers have developed a method to predict the speed and arrival time of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) before they fully erupt from the Sun. This advancement utilizes the measurement of the critical height in Active Regions on the Sun to enhance the accuracy of space weather forecasts. These predictions are crucial for protecting Earth’s technological infrastructure from geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communication networks.

Eyes on the Skies: Scientists Crack Code on Earth-Threatening Solar Storms

Fox News

Northern states across the U.S. may just have another chance at viewing the Aurora Borealis — the Northern Lights — this week following some major solar storms that took place this weekend.

Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'

A major, long-duration solar flare measuring X14 erupted on the Sun’s far side around 00:00 UTC on July 23, 2024, producing a full halo coronal mass ejection (CME). The event sent energetic particles throughout the solar system, including Earth, where it caused an S1 – Minor solar radiation storm.

Major X14 solar flare erupts on the Sun’s far side, the strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25

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Minnesota State

(CNN) - Some lucky Americans in northern states and the upper Midwest may get to see yet another Aurora Borealis on Wednesday. Also known as the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis are usually only visible in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia. But geomagnetic storms can make them visible farther south. The...

Northern lights expected to be visible in parts of US on Wednesday

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Oregon State

An ongoing geomagnetic storm will continue to bring displays of Northern Lights to Canada, the northern U.S. and Midwest through the rest of the week as the Sun releases rounds of energy with a trajectory toward Earth.

Geomagnetic Storm Watch extended as chances for Northern Lights continue this week

An X-flare erupted from the sun at 10:33 p.m. EDT on July 28 (0233 GMT July 29). Watch the action unfold here.

Watch a colossal X-class solar flare erupt from Earth-facing sunspot (video)

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Solar storms could spark bright auroras across Canada starting tonight

Keep your eyes on the sky this week as meteor showers and auroras light up the night!. Just as the two best summer meteor showers are...

Solar storms could spark bright auroras across Canada starting tonight

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