Mars orbiters witness solar superstorm striking the Red Planet: 'The timing was extremely lucky'

The ESA's Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter spacecraft watched as a superstorm that ravaged Earth also struck the ...

A Solar Superstorm Blasted Mars—and Its Atmosphere Freaked Out

When the surface of the Sun exploded with activity in May 2024, Earth was hit by the biggest solar storm in more than two ...
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Surge in solar storms raises risks for satellites and astronauts

Solar Cycle 25 has reached its most active phase, bringing stronger solar flares and geomagnetic storms that may affect Earth’s technology.

The sun just experienced its first 'spotless days' in 4 years — but we're not in the clear yet

Earlier this week, the number of visible sunspots on our home star fell to zero for the first time in 1,335 days. This ...
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Strongest solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth, bringing northern lights and possible tech issues

(NEXSTAR) – A solar radiation storm stronger than one we’ve seen in over two decades is in progress, the Space Weather Prediction Center announced Monday. The storm is classified as an “S4” – the ...