Solar flares' domino effect isn't limited to the sun, 16,000-star sweep reveals

Apr 17, 2026 - 20:22
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Solar flares' domino effect isn't limited to the sun, 16,000-star sweep reveals
Our sun is a roiling mass of energy, with solar flares exploding on its surface, sending gas, plasma, and light that blasts across the solar system. When radiation from extra-powerful flares breaks through Earth's outer protective magnetosphere, it can affect satellites and even electric grids and cause the aurora borealis—lighting up the night sky.

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