U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns

Published On Oct 9, 2024, 7:07 PM

The article reports on a significant coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun that is expected to reach Earth soon, which may lead to widespread visibility of the Northern Lights and potential disruptions to technology such as GPS and power grids. A federal center has issued a severe solar storm watch, indicating that significant disruptions could occur, reminding readers of similar alerts issued previously that were effectively managed by utility companies to prevent major outages.

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