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The Sun Erupted With the Year’s Largest Solar Flare This Week, and Space Weather-Fueled Aurora Activity Could Continue
The last in a series of three coronal mass ejections hit Earth on Wednesday, so experts are keeping an eye on geomagnetic storm potential
Australians could be treated to a rare and dazzling light show on Wednesday night as a powerful solar storm hits Earth.
The NOAA issued ongoing space weather alerts in 2025, noting that solar activity, including minor radio blackouts (R1 level), could cause voltage control problems and contribute to grid instability. Such events can lead to protective systems inaccurately tripping critical assets, compounding operational challenges for grid managers.
Northern lights are expected to dance across U.S. skies again on Wednesday night, Nov. 12, after appearing as far south as Florida the night before.