Patrick Simmons+FollowNorthern Lights Alert: G3 Storm Watch!Solar flare drama! A big M8.1 solar flare just shot plasma our way, and NOAA says a G3 geomagnetic storm could hit Earth Tuesday. Translation: the northern lights might show up way farther south than usual—think lower Midwest and Oregon! But it all depends on how that solar 'burb' hits us. If you want a shot at seeing the aurora, keep your eyes on the forecast and get away from city lights. Fingers crossed for a colorful sky! #Science #NorthernLights #SolarFlare10Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowSolar Flare Just Turned Our Sky Radioactive?!Did you know a rare solar flare just blasted Earth with the most atmospheric radiation we’ve seen in 20 years? Scientists say it wasn’t even the biggest flare this year, but the combo of a powerful burst and a wild stream of protons made the sky extra spicy—especially for planes and satellites. Balloon probes in the UK even caught the spike live! Space weather is getting real, and our tech is getting a crash course in cosmic drama. #Science #SolarFlare #SpaceWeather00Share
