Daily Mail News – Science
By CHRIS MELORE, US ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR
Published: 17:42 EDT, 1 September 2025 | Updated: 03:09 EDT, 2 September 2025
A major solar storm is expected to slam into Earth tonight, potentially causing vibrant Northern Lights displays but also raising concerns about possible power outages.
Scientists are calling the event a ‘cannibal’ solar storm, which takes place when one massive cloud of charged particles ejected from the sun overtakes and merges with an earlier solar blast, creating an even stronger impact on Earth’s magnetic field.
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