165 Sun's Strongest Storm in 22 Years - What's Next?

24 Jan 2026On January 18th, the sun unleashed its most powerful radiation storm in over two decades, causing disruptions on Earth and in space. The storm, exceeding the intensity of the 2003 Halloween storms, resulted in red auroras, rerouted flights, and power grid precautions. Despite being past the solar maximum, the sun remains active, raising concerns about future space weather events.