Solar Storm

• Northern lights dance across B.C. skies, delighting photographers

  The northern lights lit up B.C. skies on Thursday. Did you see them? If not, you may have a second chance to witness the aurora borealis on Friday due to solar storm activity.

  Weather

  Mar 24, 2023
  
• Here Comes the Sun: How a massive solar storm could put Canada at risk

  After decades of low activity, researchers say we are entering what is expected to be an active 11-year cycle for solar storms, putting our digital lives at risk.

  Science

  Oct 30, 2021
  
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• Albertans tweet amazing photos of northern lights

  Albertans were out in full force with cameras in hand to capture the amazing display of aurora borealis.

  Weather

  May 28, 2017
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• How a solar storm almost caused World War III

  On May 23, 1967, the world was on the brink of war. And it was all caused by the sun.

  Science

  Aug 10, 2016
• PHOTOS: Albertans capture incredible Northern Lights over the weekend

  A strong solar storm delivered unbelievably bright Aurora Borealis over Alberta skies late Saturday and early Sunday morning.

  Environment

  May 9, 2016
• You might get a chance to see the northern lights this weekend

  The sun unleashed one of the strongest solar flares in more than two months and it could produce some effects here at home.

  Science

  Jun 19, 2015