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'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection from 'dark plasma plume' will slam into Earth tomorrow (Aug. 18)
By Ben Turner last updated
The sun's activity has been ramping as it approaches its 11 year peak
'Canyon of fire' solar storm will slam into Earth today or tomorrow
By Ben Turner last updated
The solar material was launched from a snapping solar filament
Giant blob of solar plasma could 'graze' Earth this weekend, NOAA says
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A mild coronal mass ejection could slam into our planet on Saturday, May 7, according to NOAA.
Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth?
By Brandon Specktor last updated
Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth? According to scientists, there’s no evidence that any solar weather has ever harmed a human.
2 geomagnetic storms will lash Earth today, but don't worry (too much)
By Brandon Specktor last updated
Two mild geomagnetic storms are expected to hit Earth on March 14 and 15 after a large coronal outburst, NOAA warns
Giant sunspot doubled in size in 24 hours, and it's pointing right at Earth
By Ben Turner last updated
The sunspot is caused by the knotting of powerful magnetic-field lines.
Surprise solar storm with 'disruptive potential' slams into Earth
By Harry Baker last updated
A surprise solar storm hit Earth on June 25 causing unexpected auroras that lit up the sky during a rare 5-planet alignment.
'Dead sunspot' launches ball of plasma toward Earth
By Stephanie Pappas published
The "corpse" of a sunspot exploded Monday (April 11), triggering a mass ejection of solar material that is headed in Earth's direction.
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