#Astrophotography

May’s Auroras Could Be the Most Powerful in 500 Years

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Auroras

The auroras that graced the skies around the world just two weekends ago might have achieved more than simply enchanting nighttime observers. According to NASA, these stunning displays may have been among the strongest auroras seen in the past 500 years. Researchers have noted that the “barrage” of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (Comes) … Read more

Sun Erupts with Two Massive Solar Flares, Increasing Aurora Chances

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Sun Erupts with Two Massive Solar Flares

The Sun continues to exhibit its mid-cycle volatility. Starting on Tuesday, it unleashed two powerful solar flares directed at Earth, resulting in brief radio blackouts and increasing the chances of vibrant auroras gracing the night sky. As reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), which used the X-ray … Read more