NASA has issued a global alert as a powerful solar storm heads toward Earth, threatening widespread power outages and communication disruptions. This massive solar event—classified as an X2.7-class flare, one of the strongest categories—originated last week from a solar eruption in the sun’s northern hemisphere, spreading across nearly 600,000 miles.
The storm, fueled by intense solar wind, may wreak havoc on Earth’s magnetic field, potentially impacting GPS systems, satellites, and electrical grids. Some parts of the world, including regions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, have already experienced radio blackouts. The U.S. is next in line, with northern states like Alaska, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Maine expected to be most affected.
But there’s a silver lining: the same particles causing potential blackouts could light up the skies. Auroras, or Northern Lights, may be visible in up to 11 U.S. states, offering a rare and breathtaking spectacle.
Solar physicists are closely monitoring the situation. One compared the eruption to “angel wings,” while others question if the sun is “waking up” again after a period of calm.
A coronal mass ejection (CME)—a massive burst of solar material—is expected to partially impact Earth around May 16, 2025, though most of it is veering away. CMEs release hot plasma that travels through space and, when it hits Earth’s atmosphere, can trigger both technological interference and dazzling visual displays.
As this solar event unfolds, experts are urging people to stay informed and prepared.
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