* NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has issued a warning about an “extreme” solar storm that’s expected to last through the weekend.
* The solar storm, also known as a coronal mass ejection, could cause power outages and disruptions to satellite and communication systems.
* The storm is currently headed towards Earth and is expected to reach its peak on Saturday.
* NOAA advises that the storm could also create beautiful displays of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, in areas as far south as Iowa and Wisconsin.
Hot take:
Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature is throwing us a curveball in the form of an “extreme” solar storm. I guess we’ll just have to ride this cosmic rollercoaster and hope our wifi stays connected long enough to binge-watch our favorite shows before the power goes out. At least we’ll have some stunning Northern Lights to keep us company, right?
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Original Article: https://arstechnica.com/?p=2023700