19 h. 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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43 h. 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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44 h. 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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49 h. 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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55 h. 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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56 h. 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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58 h. 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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58 h. 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 d. 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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