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Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

A G4 “severe” geomagnetic storm hit Earth at 01:20 UTC on Nov. 12, NOAA confirmed, triggering widespread auroras across the U.S. and Australia. The storm, linked to an X5.1 solar flare and multiple CMEs, is expected to persist into tonight. Possible impacts include degraded GPS, radio disruptions, and power grid issues. Aurora sightings stretched from the Mid-Atlantic to the Upper Midwest and as far north as Sydney.
12 November 2025
Houston Left in the Dark: Severe Weekend Storms Knock Out Power for 160K+ (Live Update)

Houston Left in the Dark: Severe Weekend Storms Knock Out Power for 160K+ (Live Update)

Severe thunderstorms overnight Friday into Saturday knocked out power to more than 167,000 customers in Greater Houston, according to CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas. Crews worked through the night to restore service as downed trees and flooding damaged lines. No major injuries were reported, but flood watches and severe weather warnings remained in effect as storms moved east.
25 October 2025
Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Major Solar Storm Could Ignite Stunning Aurora Displays Across North America

NOAA has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for October 16, 2025, as multiple solar eruptions from sunspot AR4246 are set to hit Earth between October 15 and 17. Forecasters say auroras may be visible as far south as New York and Idaho, with up to 15 U.S. states in the viewing zone. The storm could cause power grid fluctuations and satellite signal issues. The Sun is near peak activity in its 11-year cycle.
16 October 2025
Nor’easter on Steroids: Coastal Chaos as Storm Knocks Out Power, Flooding Threatens Millions

Nor’easter on Steroids: Coastal Chaos as Storm Knocks Out Power, Flooding Threatens Millions

A powerful nor’easter battered the East Coast over the weekend, dumping up to 4 inches of rain and driving 50–60 mph winds from the Carolinas to New England. States of emergency were declared in New Jersey and parts of New York. Tens of thousands lost power, with Massachusetts and Connecticut hardest hit. Forecasters warned of major coastal flooding and urged residents to avoid beaches and unnecessary travel.
13 October 2025
Category 4 Hurricane Erin Churns Off East Coast – Live Tracking, Forecast Path & Expert Warnings

Two Hurricanes Locked in a Rare ‘Fujiwhara’ Dance: Will Imelda Strike or Spiral Away?

Tropical Depression Nine, expected to become Hurricane Imelda, is moving through the Bahamas and could threaten the Florida and Carolinas coast early next week. Hurricane Humberto, now a Category 4 with 155 mph winds, is intensifying south of Bermuda. Both Carolinas have declared emergencies. Forecasters warn of possible life-threatening flooding if Imelda stalls offshore.
28 September 2025
Humberto Explodes Into a Hurricane: See the Track, Who’s at Risk This Weekend, and the Wild ‘Storm Dance’ That Could Change Everything

Humberto Explodes Into a Hurricane: See the Track, Who’s at Risk This Weekend, and the Wild ‘Storm Dance’ That Could Change Everything

Humberto became a Category 1 hurricane early Friday with 75 mph winds over the central Atlantic, moving northwest at 3 mph. The storm is forecast to reach major hurricane strength by Sunday, staying over open water but passing about 393 nautical miles south of Bermuda on Monday. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect. Large swells and dangerous rip currents are expected along parts of the U.S. East Coast next week.
26 September 2025
Quantum Tech Frenzy: IBM & AMD’s Bold Alliance, DARPA’s $24M Bet, and Breakthroughs from Genomics to Weather

Quantum Tech Frenzy: IBM & AMD’s Bold Alliance, DARPA’s $24M Bet, and Breakthroughs from Genomics to Weather

IBM and AMD announced a partnership to develop quantum-centric supercomputing, combining IBM’s quantum systems with AMD’s AI and HPC hardware. DARPA awarded Q-CTRL two contracts worth A$38 million to build quantum navigation sensors, with Lockheed Martin collaborating after field tests showed 111× accuracy gains in GPS-denied navigation. NASA contracted Planette for “QubitCast,” a quantum-inspired AI weather system aiming to predict extreme weather a year ahead.
Category 4 Hurricane Erin Churns Off East Coast – Live Tracking, Forecast Path & Expert Warnings

Category 4 Hurricane Erin Churns Off East Coast – Live Tracking, Forecast Path & Expert Warnings

Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, was centered 695 miles southwest of Bermuda on Aug. 18, according to the NHC. Dare and Hyde counties in North Carolina declared emergencies and ordered evacuations as surf and rip currents threaten the U.S. East Coast. Turks and Caicos suspended services, and Bermuda activated disaster plans. Erin is forecast to stay offshore and move northeast into the Atlantic.
19 August 2025
Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Auroras Could Dance Across 14 States Tonight – When & Where to Watch

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts a minor geomagnetic storm (G1) on August 19, 2025, with Northern Lights visible across at least 14 U.S. states from Alaska to Maine. Peak aurora activity is expected from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time. A high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole is driving the event. Scientists say the Sun is nearing solar maximum, increasing aurora frequency into 2026.
19 August 2025
Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Hurricane Erin, the Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2025, is a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds and a central pressure of 993 mb as of August 15. Located east of the northern Leeward Islands, Erin is expected to intensify rapidly, possibly reaching Category 4 by early next week. The storm’s forecast track curves north, passing just north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico, with heavy rain and dangerous surf expected in the region.
15 August 2025
See Your House from Space? Inside the World of Live Satellite Maps and Weather from Orbit

See Your House from Space? Inside the World of Live Satellite Maps and Weather from Orbit

Google Earth surpassed one billion downloads in six years. Its Time Machine feature displays 1984–2022 using millions of satellite images. Maxar’s WorldView satellites provide 30-centimeter resolution, while Planet Labs’ Doves image the globe daily at 3–5 meters. SpaceX’s Starlink had launched over 5,000 satellites by 2025, offering low-latency global internet.
SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX won an $81.6 million U.S. Space Force contract to launch the WSF-M2 weather satellite and BLAZE-2 rideshare on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB in early FY2027. This is SpaceX’s third consecutive NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 award. The WSF-M2 satellite, built by BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems, will help replace aging DMSP weather assets. SpaceX’s price is about 25% lower than typical Phase 2 launch costs.
29 June 2025
Sky‑Spectacle Alert: Rare Northern Lights Could Paint U.S. Skies Tonight—Here’s the Science, the Map and the Expert Warnings You Need

Sky‑Spectacle Alert: Rare Northern Lights Could Paint U.S. Skies Tonight—Here’s the Science, the Map and the Expert Warnings You Need

A high-speed solar wind stream is striking Earth’s magnetic field, prompting NOAA to issue a G2 geomagnetic-storm watch for June 24–25, 2025. Auroras may be visible as far south as Illinois, Ohio, and New York. Earlier this month, similar activity produced auroras from Texas to Alberta. NOAA reported K-index values of 4 late Monday, signaling active geomagnetic conditions in the northern U.S.
24 June 2025
Sky Watchers: The 2025–2033 Boom in Weather & Climate Satellite Constellations

Sky Watchers: The 2025–2033 Boom in Weather & Climate Satellite Constellations

More than 5,400 Earth observation satellites are expected to launch worldwide from 2024 to 2033, nearly triple the previous decade. NOAA awarded Lockheed Martin a $2.27 billion contract in 2024 for at least three GeoXO satellites. Europe’s MTG and MetOp-SG programs will deliver eight new satellites by 2025. Spire Global, Planet Labs, and GHGSat are expanding commercial fleets for weather and emissions monitoring.
Sky Spies: The Ultimate Guide to Weather Satellites Tracking Storms, Saving Lives, and Monitoring Climate

Sky Spies: The Ultimate Guide to Weather Satellites Tracking Storms, Saving Lives, and Monitoring Climate

NASA’s TIROS-1 launched in 1960, transmitting over 19,000 cloud images in 78 days and proving satellite weather observation. By mid-2025, more than 300 Earth observation satellites are in orbit, including advanced systems like GOES-16, Himawari-8/9, and FY-4A, providing rapid, high-resolution data. The World Meteorological Organization coordinates global satellite data exchange, with most data freely shared.

Stock Market Today

  • Eagle Point Credit Company 5.375% Notes Due 2 (ECCV) Goes Ex-Dividend on March 16, 2026
    March 13, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc's 5.375% Notes Due 2 (ECCV) will trade ex-dividend on March 16, 2026, with a quarterly dividend payout of $0.3359 scheduled for March 31. The dividend yield stands at approximately 1.41% of ECCV's recent price of $23.74, suggesting shares may open lower by that margin. The stock's annualized dividend yield is estimated at 5.66%, reflecting investor expectations for continued payouts. ECCV's 52-week trading range spans from $21.94 to $24.267, with last trade at $23.74. On Friday, shares declined about 1%. This ex-dividend event is key for dividend-focused investors tracking income opportunities in fixed-income stock notes.
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