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Solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and a chance to see the northern lights

October 11, 2024

This week, areas close to Â鶹ÊÓƵ are experiencing a stunning and unusual view of the aurora borealis—also called the northern lights, thanks to Solar Cycle 25. Solar activity is ramping up. Find out what that means from George Â鶹ÊÓƵ expert Peter Becker, professor of .

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Dr. Peter Becker wears headphones and speaks into the microphone during Access to Excellence podcast recording
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Listen to the Access to Excellence podcast, where Peter Becker spoke with University President Gregory Washington about the predicted increase in solar storm activity.

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solar storms
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