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Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts — and it could bring auroras to half the US on Wednesday

The most powerful solar flare of 2025 has launched a ball of energy toward Earth that could trigger widespread auroras across the northern half of the United States.

What causes the northern lights? Here's why auroras became widely visible in US

A powerful geomagnetic solar storm is helping to unveil northern lights across the United States. Here's how auroras become ...
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The Solar Maximum Explained

The Sun is getting busy and that’s great news for sky watchers! The Sun is getting busy and that’s great news for sky watchers! As we approach solar maximum, the peak of the Sun’s 11-year activity ...
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The Solar Maximum: Navigating the Sun's Fiery Upswing

Solar observers are in for an electrifying time. The total solar eclipse will grace North America on April 8th, and with our celestial neighbor entering a phase of heightened activity known as a ...

Did you miss it! There’s another chance of seeing northern lights in Ohio tonight

A strong solar storm headed toward Earth lit up the skies across the northern half of the country, including in Greater ...
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What are northern lights? Here's what to know about auroras.

Northern lights were visible in several parts of the U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday. So what are auroras, and what caused ...

Is UK's biggest solar farm a blueprint for future?

With more than half a million solar panels standing 9ft 10in (3m) off the ground, Cleve Hill Solar Park near Faversham, in ...