[McGruff]

A powerful ‘G4’ solar storm is striking Earth today, producing auroras and sparking some concerns about power disruptions, reports USA TODAY. The newspaper said the storm hit Earth at around 10 am ET.

[fhayek]

Fifteen minutes. Pins and needles time.

[txhurl]

A powerful ‘G4’ solar storm is striking Earth today,

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OT, but great! This will affect the magnetosphere and in turn the atmosphere, bringing more rain.