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There is currently no evidence that a solar flare can cause an extinction event. Still, the possibility of a large and extreme solar flare must not be ruled out.

English December 18, 2020 05:30 PM Download File This program has ended and is being processed for playback. Earlier this year, some tabloid newspapers caused a bit of a stir when they claimed we were about to go through a mini-ice age due to the Sun’s lack of activity. Scientists say this is unlikely to happen. On this Encore edition, Douglas Biesecker of NOAA’S Space Weather Prediction Center joins Rick Pantaleo to talk about the Sun and space weather on the Science Edition of P...

Clevelanders have chance to see Northern Lights on Thursday. Where is the best viewing spot? Updated Dec 10, 2020; Posted Dec 09, 2020 The colored lines show how far south northern lights could be visible at different strengths of Kp values. Facebook Share CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With a solar storm possibly headed toward Northeast Ohio, Clevelanders have a chance to see one of the atmosphere’s most beautiful showcases. The National Weather Service Cleveland tweeted Tuesday that the Aurora Boreal...