coronal mass ejections
Coverage of coronal mass ejections in the Nexus archive.
- Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours as multiple Earth-bound CMEs raise northern lights hopes for July 4 weekend
The Sun emitted 10 solar flares in 24 hours, with multiple Earth-bound coronal mass ejections (CMEs) potentially leading to increased northern lights visibility over the July 4 weekend.
- Northern lights could be visible after weekend solar flare
A recent solar flare directed at Earth could create another opportunity to view the northern lights, following previous coronal mass ejections that impacted the planet. Forecasters are monitoring the potential for auroral activity as a result of these solar events.
- Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week
A recent solar flare may be directed at Earth, prompting storm warnings and potentially creating another opportunity to view the northern lights. This follows days of Earth being impacted by multiple coronal mass ejections.
- Solar flare prompts storm warnings, chance at seeing the northern lights this week
A recent solar flare directed at Earth could trigger storm warnings and provide an opportunity to view the northern lights. This follows earlier impacts from multiple coronal mass ejections.
- Northern lights could dazzle in several states including Illinois, as sun ejections expected to spark storms
Several coronal mass ejections could impact Earth today, potentially causing northern lights to be visible in several states including Illinois. The solar activity may spark storms and create opportunities for aurora sightings.
- WATCH: What to expect as NOAA issues strong geomagnetic storm watch
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a strong geomagnetic storm watch, predicting northern lights visible further south due to three coronal mass ejections. The event may cause auroras to appear in regions where they are not typically observed.
- Northern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms
Coronal mass ejections are expected to impact Earth today, potentially causing northern lights to be visible in several states. The solar activity could spark geomagnetic storms, increasing the chances of aurora sightings.
- Aurora alert! 4 Earth-bound CMEs could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
Four Earth-bound coronal mass ejections (CMEs) may trigger geomagnetic storms and auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight, offering a potential spectacle for aurora enthusiasts.
- The Northern Lights could be visible in Illinois Thursday night. What to know
The Northern Lights may be visible in Illinois Thursday night due to a potential G3-level geomagnetic storm caused by Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). The National Weather Service and Space Weather Prediction Center predict CMEs arriving mid-afternoon, with possible visibility in the lower Midwest. Clear skies could enhance the chances of viewing the auroras, which occur when energized particles collide with Earth's atmosphere.