2 w. ago Space station astronauts take cover as ‘cannibal’ solar storm sparks auroras across globe

Dazzling northern and southern lights seen across Europe, North America, and Australia

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3 w. ago Rare ‘cannibal solar storm’ to hit Earth sparking disruption to power grid

A RARE "cannibal" solar storm is set to hit Earth and spark widespread disruption to power grids. Experts at the British Geological Survey (BGS) warned the largest solar storm to hit our planet for more than 20 years will disrupt communications and satellite navigation systems. The organisation has upgraded its geomagnetic forecast to the highest...

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3 w. ago Cannibal solar storm heading for Earth will be biggest in 20 years

Communication systems could be disrupted, Northern Lights will be seen and NASA has postponed a Mars mission

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3 w. ago Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm

The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What is a ‘cannibal storm’? Experts say it’s biggest to hit Britain in two decades

The solar storm has already begun to impact the British Geological Survey’s satellites

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3 w. ago ‘Cannibal’ solar storm could be biggest to hit planet for 20 years, experts warn

Increased solar activity means the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK.

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3 w. ago Brits warned as 'cannibal solar storm' approaching Earth could trigger blackouts

This geomagnetic storm could be the biggest 'in 20 years'.

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3 w. ago Largest solar storm 'in 20 years' could trigger power blackouts and GPS disruptions across UK

A 'cannibal' solar storm is set to spark an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, disrupting communications and triggering spectacular Northern Lights displays

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3 w. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Solar 'cannibal storm' could disrupt communications as Northern Lights appear in UK skies

The solar storm won’t cause any harm to humans but is expected to bring with it a stunning display of the Northern Lights tonight

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3 w. ago Aurora australis: southern lights to be visible across large parts of Australia amid severe solar storm

Lights may be enjoyed from Tasmania and New Zealand, experts say, but also as far north as Sydney and PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers may be treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia – possibly including Sydney and Perth.An intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Space forecasters say severe solar storm could bring dazzling auroras — but also disrupt communications

The northern lights may be seen in more than 20 states and much farther south than normal

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3 w. ago 'Cannibal' solar storm 'tsunami' on its way to Earth and could cripple society'

Space boffins warn that a solar 'tsunami' is barrelling towards Earth - including a possible 'cannibal' storm - that could cause mayhem with the planet's electromagnetics

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3 w. ago Northern Lights to hit parts of the UK tonight following space storm

The Northern Lights will be visible in parts of the UK tonight (Tuesday, November 11) due to a current solar radiation storm, according to the Met Office

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3 w. ago Earth blasted by largest solar flare of 2025 triggering potential blackouts TODAY

Earth is under a major solar storm watch after the sun unleashed the largest flare of the entire year, which could disrupt technology starting on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Met Office UK Northern Lights alert as 'strong' geomagnetic storm batters UK

The Met Office has issued an alert for the Northern Lights in the UK after a 'strong' geomagnetic storm hit the Earth following a series of solar flares in the past 24 hours

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