An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.
Category: Sun
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In Silicon Valley, a Rogue Plan to Alter the Climate
A pair of restless entrepreneurs are releasing pollutants in the sky to try to cool the planet.
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Celebrating the Solstice at Stonehenge
To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise.
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Northern Lights Set to Return Tonight as Extreme Solar Storm Continues
Electrical utilities said they weathered earlier conditions as persistent geomagnetic storms were expected to cause another light show in evening skies.
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Internet Traffic Dipped as Viewers Took in the Eclipse
Internet traffic dropped by 40 percent or more during the eclipse in states in the path of totality, including Maine, New Hampshire and Ohio, Cloudflare found.
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A ‘Holopoem’ for the Cosmos
Eduardo Kac found an unusual public space for his artwork — orbiting the sun. Celebrated fellow travelers on the rocket: the creator of “Star Trek” and some of the show’s cast.
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Get Ready to See More of the Northern Lights
Over the past few months, viewings of the lights have increased in areas farther south than usual. That’s going to continue into 2025.