Why Space Weather Puts Power Grids At Risk

A severe geomagnetic storm put the power grids in at least 11 states at risk this week, posing a threat to millions.
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Will northern lights be visible tonight?

To catch a glimpse, find a dark area away from city lights, such as a park or rural location, and check your local weather — ...

In photos: The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida

The Aurora Borealis was spotted in a large swath of states, including Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, ...

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

When fast-moving particles and plasma slam into Earth’s magnetic field, they can temporarily disrupt the power grid. Space ...
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The Sun Erupted With the Year's Largest Solar Flare This Week, and Space Weather-Fueled Aurora Activity Could Continue

A massive solar flare unleashed November 11 was one of the strongest on record, experts say—and the Earth-based fallout from weather on our closest star isn’t done yet. The flare—a powerful burst of ...
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Space weather like Tuesday's double solar whammy is hard to predict

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colo., issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 into the following day. This comes as forecasters watch a ...
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Aurora borealis could be seen through partly cloudy skies in PA, Philadelphia region

The strong geomagnetic storm that produced some spectacular views of the northern lights, aka the aurora borealis, Tuesday ...

Solar storm chaos as violent space weather sparks 'grid emergency'

An ongoing severe solar storm has led to a "grid emergency" in New Zealand, and the Space Weather Prediction Centre, National ...