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ISS Crew Shelters from Solar Storm, Auroras Illuminate Earth

11/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The International Space Station (ISS) crew sheltered from radiation during a solar storm on Nov. 11–12, 2025, caused by coronal mass ejections from sunspot group AR4274.
The storm posed significant risks, prompting the crew to adjust sleeping arrangements.
The storm produced auroras visible on Earth.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitor solar activity.

History

Historical Context

The Carrington Event, occurring on September 1-2, 1859, was the most intense geomagnetic storm recorded, caused by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. British astronomers Richard Carrington and Richard Hodgson independently observed the solar flare, which disrupted telegraph systems across North America and Europe, sparking fires and shocking operators. Understanding such solar phenomena is vital for modern technology and space missions.

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Story summary

The International Space Station (ISS) crew sheltered from radiation during a solar storm on Nov. 11–12, 2025, caused by coronal mass ejections from sunspot group AR4274.
The storm posed significant risks, prompting the crew to adjust sleeping arrangements.
The storm produced auroras visible on Earth.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitor solar activity.

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