Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Summary
Three solar flares recently erupted from the sun, heading toward Earth. These flares could increase the chance of seeing the northern lights across the United States and might affect technology on Earth.Key Facts
- Three solar flares burst from the sun within a 24-hour period.
- The flares are made of energy, light, and fast particles traveling toward Earth.
- The flares may combine before reaching Earth, causing a geomagnetic storm.
- The storm is expected to be moderate to strong on a scale from 1 (minor) to 5 (extreme).
- The largest flare was classified as X1.0, meaning it is among the strongest types.
- Solar flares can disrupt radios, satellites, power grids, and navigation systems.
- They might also harm spacecraft and pose risks to astronauts.
- The northern lights could appear in more places than usual in the U.S. over the next few days.
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