A hidden magnetic island inside a coronal hole unleashed a surprise G3 storm, sparking dazzling displays across the US.

One lucky air traveler even captured the Northern Lights on their flight from New York to San Francisco on Sunday evening.

Initially, the forecasters predicted minor to moderate (G1-G2) storms, but the hidden island turned it into a strong G3 storm ...

At G3 the storm is considered "strong", but it is also strengthened by something known as the "Russell-McPherron Effect".

Aurora enthusiasts witnessed breathtaking displays after a “secret” island in a coronal hole triggered a strong geomagnetic ...

Geomagnetic storms are caused by solar winds or coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun that collide with Earth's magnetic field. These interactions disturb the magnetic field and can lead to power ...

The northern lights could be visible across multiple states on Tuesday following a coronal mass ejection on the sun.

The northern lights will be more visible than previously expected Sunday night, according to the National Oceanic and ...

All signs were pointing to the Sun going into a prolonged phase of low activity,” NASA's Jamie Jasinski said. "The Sun is ...

A powerful solar storm, triggered by a rare cannibal CME on August 30, 2025, struck Earth, impacting power grids and satellites. The event, exceeding ...

Forecasters warn of possible G2 geomagnetic storms as a colossal coronal hole sends solar wind racing our way.