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A rare S4 solar radiation storm—the strongest in more than 20 years—is now hitting Earth

A rare and powerful S4 solar radiation storm, the strongest in more than 20 years, is hitting Earth after a huge solar explosion sent energy toward the planet, also triggering a geomagnetic storm that ...
The New York Times

Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but They’re Risky for Satellites

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth. A coronal mass ejection — giant solar ...