What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching ...

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

A storm from the Sun can make a planet’s sky glow or a spacecraft’s computer stumble. At Mars in May 2024, it did both, just ...

When the surface of the Sun exploded with activity in May 2024, Earth was hit by the biggest solar storm in more than two ...

The planet is experiencing the most powerful solar event since 2003—and it's bringing spectacular Northern Lights.

This story was updated 1:42 p.m. ET to include information from the most recent update from NOAA space weather officials. Space weather experts are keeping close watch for a solar storm expected to ...

Earth is currently under bombardment from one of the most powerful geomagnetic storm categories the Sun can unleash. Thanks to a giant eruption on the Sun and a large opening in its atmosphere, we're ...

A severe solar storm that reached Earth on Thursday could stress power grids even more as the U.S. reels from back-to-back major hurricanes, according to space weather forecasters. The National ...

NEW YORK -- A strong geomagnetic storm could interact with Earth's atmosphere Monday evening into Tuesday morning, bringing the potential for northern lights displays to New York City and the ...

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