A huge solar storm is slamming into the Earth. Scientists say you should look up
An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.
Updated May 10, 2024 at 4:49 PM ET
Planet Earth is getting rocked by the biggest solar storm in decades.
The first wave of particles is already reaching the Earth. Earlier this afternoon, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared that the planet was experiencing a G4, or "Severe," geomagnetic storm. This is the first G4 storm to hit the planet since 2005.
NOAA warns several waves of flares will slam into the Earth over the
