An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend, with visibility in the Chicago area, and potentially disrupt power and communications.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the Chicago area Friday and into the weekend due to a strong solar storm that could disrupt communications .An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.
NOAA said the sun produced strong solar flares beginning Wednesday, resulting in five outbursts of plasma capable of disrupting satellites in orbit and power grids here on Earth. Each eruption - known as a coronal mass ejection - can contain billions of tons of plasma and magnetic field from the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.
May Be Visible In Parts Of Illinois Chicago Area Due To Strong Solar Storm That Could Disrupt Communications
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