solar flares
Northern Lights Research Escalates Amid Heightened Global Aurora Interest
New scientific missions are rapidly advancing our understanding of the Northern Lights, driven by increasing solar activity and the potential for more widespread aurora displays. NASA is deploying rockets for a 3D ‘CT scan’ of the aurora’s electrical circuits, while…
Strong Solar Flares Erupt as Sunspot Turns Earthward, Raising Disruption Alerts
A series of powerful solar flares, including the strongest since October 2024, erupted from sunspot region 4366 on February 1-2, 2026. Now Earth-facing, the sunspot’s activity has prompted space weather alerts for potential radio blackouts, satellite disruptions, and widespread auroral…
NASA Warns of Solar Flares Potentially Disrupting Earth Systems
NASA warns of powerful solar flares that could disrupt radio communications, power grids, and navigation systems on Earth.