4 solar bursts may enhance auroras, impact technology, grid

Space.com May 9, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center raised the geomagnetic storm watch to level G 4 due to four coronal mass ejections heading towards Earth. This rare event could impact satellite communication systems, GPS, and aurora visibility. The storm is expected to hit by May 11, potentially causing voltage control issues and disruptions to the grid. Northern U.S. states have increased chances of seeing the Northern Lights.


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