Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Solar Storms Cause Power and Internet Disruptions Across the US
Imagine the sun has a temper tantrum and sends a bunch of energy our way!
This energy is causing solar storms.
These storms can mess up things on Earth, like the internet and power.
Some people might lose internet access, and some states could have problems with their power grids.
You might also see beautiful lights in the sky, called the Northern Lights, further south than usual.
Scientists are watching these storms and the sun, as they could cause problems for satellites and other important systems.
The storms are expected to calm down later in the week.
A G3 geomagnetic storm hit Earth on Sunday, with a G2 storm predicted for Monday.
Solar storms can disrupt power, internet, and communication systems.
Starlink internet service experienced significant outages, with over 50,000 reports.
The Northern Lights were visible further south than usual.
At least 11 US states are at risk of disruptions.
- Who
- NOAA
- What
- Solar storms impacting Earth.
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Where
- US, specifically at least 11 states
- Why
- Solar eruptions release plasma, disrupting Earth's magnetic field
- Storm Intensity
- G3 (Sunday), G2 (Monday)
- Affected Services
- Power, Internet, Communications, Satellites
- States at Risk
- 11 states including Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Montana
- Starlink Outages
- Over 50,000 reports logged
- Northern Lights
- Visible across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast