Science
A huge eruption on the sun could interfere with power grids and GPS this week. The aurora may appear from Pennsylvania to Oregon. – Business Insider Australia
Across the northern regions of Earth, GPS and radio might act glitchy on Thursday, and the northern lights could creep down into Iowa.
Across the northern regions of Earth, GPS and radio might act glitchy on Thursday, and the northern lights could creep down into Iowa.
That’s because a huge eruption burst from the surface of the sun on Monday. It sent out plasma and magnetically charged particles, called a coronal mass ejection (CME), that are now speeding towards Earth.
Forecasters expect the CME to arrive at our planet late Wednesday, initially resulting in a mild geomagnetic storm that could get more extreme if it hits Earth’s…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoIan McLeod, 95, powering his farm ute and house on waste vegetable oil
-
Noosa News23 hours agoHonouring James Ackerman and his legacy, 10 years after a rugby league tragedy
-
Noosa News21 hours agoBus driver bashed in South Brisbane
-
Business24 hours agoThis ASX ETF could be the best to buy and hold forever