NASA and NOAA warn of a powerful solar storm hitting Earth on the evening of September 1. The storm may cause technological disruptions and reveal a spectacular celestial display in the night sky.
A massive solar storm is hurtling toward Earth and is expected to hit late on the evening of September 1, potentially creating a rare and breathtaking phenomenon in the sky. According to warnings from NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the storm’s effects could last until September 2, raising concerns over potential disruptions to technology and infrastructure worldwide.
Solar flares are powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun. According to reports, they are often accompanied by solar magnetic storms known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). While the radiation from a solar flare reaches Earth in just about eight minutes—traveling at the speed of light—CMEs take much longer, anywhere between 15 hours and several days. This creates varied windows of risk for possible disturbances.
Scientists caution that such storms could interfere with satellites, GPS navigation, communications, and even power grids. On the flip side, these cosmic events can also produce dazzling auroras, visible far beyond the usual polar regions.
As the solar storm approaches, experts are urging governments, industries, and individuals to remain alert. While the exact scale of its impact is yet to be determined, tonight’s sky may light up with a rare spectacle—reminding us of the raw and unpredictable power of the Sun.