Dramatic blasts of particles from the surface of the sun have prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a severe geomagnetic storm warning.
As nuclear reactions occur on the sun, it routinely expels material from its surface.
This type of space weather is what creates auroras, also known as the northern and southern lights, depending on the hemisphere in which you live.
During the current geomagnetic storm, the aurora or northern lights may extend as far south as Northern California or Alabama.
The latest eruptions were first observed early on Wednesday morning, with at least five heading in the direction of Earth.
Organizations:
Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration
Locations:
Northern California, Alabama