geomagnetic storm

Backyard astronomers have been treated to some amazing celestial events in 2024. Earlier this year, Canadians from coast to coast captured incredible pictures of the northern lights, then we were treated to a partial solar eclipse, and now another spectacular northern lights show may be visible this week in addition to a meteor shower. A […]

A series of powerful solar storms treated residents of southeastern Saskatchewan and many other areas in southern parts of Canada, the U.S., and parts of Europe to magnificent night views last night. The storms brought in the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, which were unusually visible far south on Friday and are expected to make […]

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said extreme geomagnetic storm conditions continued Saturday, and there were preliminary reports of power grid […]