'Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states July 4th weekend

Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as ...

See it: Sun creates stunning 'solar fireworks show'

A strong X1.3 solar flare produced a striking red, white and blue display in imagery from the Solar Dynamics Observatory over ...
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Northern Lights chances increase for 4th of July weekend after solar flare

On top of fireworks for America 250 celebrations in the U.S., the sky may have its own fireworks show, with the northern lights making an appearance. On Tuesday, the sun woke up with an X1.1 flare ...

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In Northern States Today—Days After Powerful X-Class Solar Flare

Forecasters expect a coronal mass ejection and a powerful X-class solar flare could impact the Earth starting on Thursday.

The third powerful flare of the day was recorded on the Sun.

The third flare of the penultimate class M power occurred on the Sun on June 30. This was announced on June 30 at the ...

Northern Lights 2026: Will auroras light up the sky on July 4? Here's what to know

A powerful solar eruption has sparked hopes for Northern Lights visibility over parts of the US around July 4th. NOAA issued ...
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July 4 Aurora Lit 30 States as G3 Solar Storm Beat NOAA Forecast by Two Levels

Aurora borealis covered more than 30 US states on July 4, 2026 — reaching as far south as New Mexico and Northern California ...