Biggest Solar Storm in Eight Years Now Pummeling Earth
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 21:30
in Astronomy & Space
The strongest solar storm since 2003 is hitting our planet. Find out why planes are being rerouted and what other effects are predicted.
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