Strongest solar storm since 2005 hits Earth
Lock up your satellites and batten down your power-lines because a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is headed our way. According to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), it is the strongest Solar Radiation Storm since May, 2005. According to NASA, the CME is moving at almost 1,400 miles per second (2,253 km/s) and will reach the Earth's magnetosphere as early as 9 a.m. US EST on Tuesday, January 24 - give or take seven hours... Continue Reading Biggest radiation storm since 2005 headed for Earth Section: Science and EducationTags: NASA, Radiation, Solar, Space Related Articles: Research provides clues to space weather mystery NASA launches Interstellar Boundary Explorer NASA’s Solar Shield to mitigate damage to power grid from severe solar storms New research sheds light on Solar Wind The Sun: now available in 3D NASA IBEX spacecraft shows where we sit in the galaxy
Strongest solar storm since 2005 hits Earth
Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years bombarded Earth with radiation.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from The Independent
Strong solar storm lashes Earth
Scientists say the Earth is being bombarded by radiation from the strongest solar storm since 2005, with effects that could last through Wednesday.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from BBC News
Biggest radiation storm since 2005 headed for Earth
Lock up your satellites and batten down your power-lines because a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is headed our way. According to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center ...
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Gizmag
Will Sunscreen Protect You From the Solar Flares?
You should always wear sunscreen, but there's no need to wear more than normal during a solar flare.
Wed 25 Jan 12 from SPACE.com
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Biggest Solar Storm in Eight Years Now Pummeling Earth
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Tue 24 Jan 12 from National Geographic
How Do Scientists Classify Solar Flares?
Astronomers rank solar flares from weakest to strongest.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from SPACE.com
Why you should be excited for giant solar flares
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Tue 24 Jan 12 from Dvice
Solar flare causes strongest radiation storm for 7 years as particles hurtle towards Earth
The solar flare occurred on Sunday and will hit Earth with three different effects at three different times. The radiation is mostly a concern for satellite disruptions and astronauts in space.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Daily Mail
Pictured: breathtaking Northern Lights shining across Britain
Stargazers were given an extraordinary treat after the beautiful Northern Lights made a rare appearance across parts of Britain.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Telegraph.co.uk Science
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