A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As ...

The Northern Lights were a bit hit-and-miss on Monday night, so what happened there?

Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels are inextricably linked, new research suggests. The strength of the geomagnetic field has gone up in lockstep with the percentage of oxygen in Earth's ...

The geomagnetic field, generated by the convecting motions of Earth’s liquid outer core, is a fundamental facet of our planet’s evolution. Its long‐term behaviour is recorded in rocks through the ...

The storm could also impact power systems and spacecraft operations.

In the midst of farmers busily planting in the field, a strong geomagnetic storm (G3) watch has been issued for April 16. The Space Weather Prediction Center says geomagnetic storming conditions are ...

For a few hours on a clear winter night, a “minor” disturbance high above the Earth can make the northern horizon appear alive with green arcs, faint curtains, and occasional suggestions of red that ...

As 2024 draws to a close, the skies over parts of the United States may offer a dazzling display of nature's fireworks in the form of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, thanks to heightened ...

It was one of the strongest geomagnetic storms in decades, traveling towards Earth at over 1 million miles per hour. And yet, it wasn't much of a show for NorCal.

This could be bad news for satellites and spacefarers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic ...