These CMEs are currently headed toward Earth and will likely cause strong to minor geomagnetic storms later today and Wednesday, NOAA said in a forecast report. In the United States, northern states and lower midwest regions may see auroras in the sky, it added.

The Sun recently erupted with its most powerful solar flare of 2025, a massive burst of energy that immediately impacted Earth’s atmosphere, leading to widespread radio blackouts across parts of Africa and Europe, as reported by Space.com. This event marks another sign that the Sun is heating up as it nears the peak of its powerful solar cycle.

The sun unleashed the strongest X5.1 class solar flare, blasting the Earth with 2025 year’s strongest solar activity so far and causing warnings of potential disruptions and blackouts.

A moderate solar flare might affect radio communications on Earth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday.

The sun unleashed a third X-class solar flare on Nov. 11. Clocking in at X5.1, it is the biggest solar flare this year and could impact Earth on Nov. 12. Northern lights could be visible in 21 U.S. states tonight!

On November 11, 2025, the sun showcased its immense power by unleashing an X5.1-class solar flare, marking the most significant solar event of the year and the strongest since October 2024. This dramatic eruption,