USA News: Solar Storm Sparks Spectacular Northern Lights Display And Precautions Worldwide | G18V

Northern lights captivate skywatchers as an ’extreme’ solar storm impacts Earth, prompting warnings of potential disruptions in the days ahead. Power grids and communications face risks as the sun’s outburst persists. This event marks the first solar storm occurrence since the Halloween storms of October 2003, with forecasts indicating further solar activity in the coming days and possibly into next week. Agencies in the United States have alerted power plants and spacecraft in orbit to take precautions. Moreover, long pipelines may face electrification issues, posing engineering challenges. While spacecraft are vulnerable to high doses of radiation, the Earth’s atmosphere provides protection. Social media platforms are ablaze with users sharing mesmerizing pictures of auroras from around the globe. #northernlights #solarstorm #usnews #news18