Geomagnetic storm on Earth reaches extreme levels first time since 2005 - VIDEO

The May 11 solar storm on Earth has reached the extreme G5 level which has been registered for the first time since August 2005.

Powerful solar flare registered on April 6

 A powerful solar flare, which affected shortwave radio communications, was registered by scientists on Thursday, the Heliophysics Service of the Fedorov Institute of Applied Geophysics said.

Severe geomagnetic storm hits Earth

A severe geomagnetic storm caused by two significant solar eruptions reached Earth Tuesday, sparking concerns about power disruptions, U.S. forecasters said.