Sunspot could bring northern lights to New England

A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.

[@Jamosaurusocity]

Contrary to how it seemed in this broadcast, a Carrington type event today would be no laughing matter.

[@bueb8674]

We've had Carrington level events in 1972 and 2003. Not pretty, but not apocalyptic.

[@EnchantingHatchlings]

News outlets like this... 😅😂...
Downplaying!

[@No-sc9wm]

@@bueb8674lol there wasnt any in 2003 just a strong solar storm oh man you dont understand transformers and power stations turn to ash

[@No-sc9wm]

@@bueb8674i would also like to add the magnetic field is down 25%-40%

[@bueb8674]

@@No-sc9wmWasn't any what? October 2003 was a G5 geomagnetic storm(highest rating) and an X45 solar flare and has been compared to the Carrington event. Which power stations 'turned to ash'? Some transformers in South Africa burned sounds like the worst of it.

[@mikangv08]

This what I was looking for

[@Michiganian8]

I can’t wait, I’m way way up, near Canada. I’m Ready man. The sky is looking weird, so let’s see

[@jarrodpainter496]

The USA grid is one of them

[@GalaxyVoid0]

There is some Countries around world don't have a stable grid to handle this type of solar storms. Maybe act professional it's not funny at all.

[@Michiganian8]

😕😟 ok