The Latest Breaking News from Earth

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As scientists monitor impacts, the event highlights how solar storms, flares and CMEs affect both the night sky and modern technology.

US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals. Has it already lost the race?

A geomagnetic storm may bring the aurora borealis to parts of the UK this week, with northern regions best positioned for clear night sky sightings.

A massive CME following an X-class solar flare has triggered G4 geomagnetic conditions, making the Northern Lights visible as far south as Alabama.

Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usual

A solar radiation storm this large has not been seen since October 2003

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm brings the aurora borealis to the US tonight. Learn the best viewing times and iPhone photography settings to capture the spectacle.