Solar flare might mean light show for Northern U.S.

1,398 views · Published 11 September 2014 · 1:33 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: USA TODAY · 2014 · Science & Technology

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The bad news: A solar flare could mean disturbances in satellites and radio transmissions. The good news: A flare could also mean an expansion of the aurora borealis! Host Carly Mallenbaum talks about the impact of the strong solar storm.

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