Huge solar storm hits Earth: power grid and GPS could be disrupted, but auroras might be seen

Posted date: June 23, 2015in: NewsNo Comments

The Earth is being battered by a huge solar storm, which could disrupt the power grid and GPS as well as letting people see beautiful auroras.

#Aurora I don’t think I will ever see another quite like you again. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/NVywx2JH3r

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) June 23, 2015

Yesterday’s #aurora was an impressive show from 250 miles up. Good morning from @space_station! #YearInSpace https://t.co/wZJOxrD0EQ

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) June 23, 2015

I’ve never seen this before- red #aurora. Spectacular! #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/j2DVejt974

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) June 22, 2015

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