coronal mass ejections

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth; Glows in Sky; Likely To Disrupt Communications

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that a strong solar storm—one of the strongest in over 20 years—made landfall on Earth. Power and communication services are expected to be disrupted by the surprise solar outburst for the duration of the weekend and into the following week. NOAA has...