Why it matters: The Northern Lights are expected to return to full strength for Mother's Day, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center said.
The most powerful solar storm in more than 20 years struck Earth Friday triggering breathtaking celestial shows of the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora borealis, around the globe.
Why it matters: Extreme G5 geomagnetic conditions were observed reaching the Earth for the first time since 2003, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center said.
A severe geomagnetic storm has reached Earth and is expected to continue through the weekend, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center said Friday.
Why it matters: The solar storm could potentially disrupt communications, the electric power grid, and navigation, radio and satellite operations, the prediction center said.
