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Biggest Solar Radiation Storm in 20 Years Hits Earth (Full Transcript)
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A powerful solar particle event brings unusual auroras and potential disruptions to satellites, power grids, GPS accuracy, and astronaut safety.
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Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years
Added on 01/20/2026
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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: The sun just released the largest solar radiation storm in 20 years. This happens when the sun releases rapidly moving charged particles toward the earth. And while this sort of increased solar activity can cause auroras to pop up in places you might not often get to see them, it can also mean disruptions to satellite communications, power stations, less GPS accuracy, and even increased radiation risk for astronauts in low earth orbit.
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A major solar radiation storm—the largest in 20 years—has sent fast-moving charged particles toward Earth. While it can produce auroras in unusual locations, it may also disrupt satellite communications and power infrastructure, reduce GPS accuracy, and increase radiation risk for astronauts in low Earth orbit.
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- The Sun has produced its strongest solar radiation storm in two decades.
- Such storms occur when charged particles are rapidly ejected toward Earth.
- Increased solar activity can create auroras visible far from typical polar regions.
- Potential impacts include satellite communication disruptions and power grid issues.
- GPS accuracy may degrade during heightened space weather.
- Astronauts in low Earth orbit can face increased radiation exposure.
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