Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here's how to see auroras

Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here’s how to see auroras Science Nov 11, 2025 4:05 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications.

In the past few days, the sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night and early Wednesday. The potential severe geomagnetic storms could disrupt radio and GPS communications, according to forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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