Geomagnetic Storms : Science World Report

Oct 27, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Solar Storm 2016: Northern Lights Spectacle To Be Expected

Did you know? A moderate geomagnetic storm is surrounding the earth at present.

Oct 27, 2016 05:30 AM EDT

Solar Storms Blast The Planet Earth, Could Disrupt Power Grids

The planet Earth will be hit by a solar storm this week that might cause a power off and a spectacular view of Northern Lights in some places.

Jan 26, 2016 10:30 AM EST

NASA's Dr. Liz MacDonald Talks Aurora, Her Citizen-Science Project Aurorasaurus, And Space Weather [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

NASA Heliophysicist Dr. Liz MacDonald talked to Science World Report about the aurora borealis, her citizen-science project Aurorasaurus, and her love for all things space weather.

Nov 11, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Scientists Uncover New Findings On Explosive Nature Of Magnetic Reconnection

In a recent study, researchers unearthed new findings on the explosive nature of magnetic reconnection, which is changing how scientists examine this astrophysical process and is shedding new light on the mechanical properties behind solar flares and geomagnetic storms.

Oct 17, 2015 09:07 AM EDT

Massive Coronal Hole in the Sun May Cause Series of Auroras on Earth

A massive coronal hole in our sun has been captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Now, this hole is causing some auroral displays on Earth.

Jun 23, 2015 08:18 AM EDT

Solar Storm Unleashed by the Sun May Cause Auroras in Parts of the United States

On Monday, the sun unleashed a mid-level solar flare, which peaked at around 2:23 EDT. Yet this flare has had further repercussions. It's helped launch a massive geomagnetic storm on Earth.

Jun 09, 2015 01:31 PM EDT

New Tool May Predict Massive Solar Storms More than 24 Hours in Advance

Scientists may have created a new way to predict solar storms more than 24 hours in advance. They've developed a new way to track large magnetic storms that could influence Earth's communications.