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Rare 'cannibal' solar eruption sparks severe geomagnetic storm and stunning auroras (photos) • Apr. 17, 2025, 2:44 AM ET (Space)
"Severe" solar storm alert issued, auroras expected farther south • Apr. 16, 2025, 12:52 PM ET (Earth.com)
Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Borealis Tonight As Geomagnetic Storms Persist • Mar. 28, 2025, 1:54 AM ET (Forbes)

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Also Known As solar storm • magnetic storm

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Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt
German explorer and naturalist