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March 8th, 2012
Solar Flare Expected to Impact GPS

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An enormous solar flare is heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, satellite navigating systems and aeroplane flights. Forecasters at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Centre said the sun erupted yesterday evening and the effects should start smacking Earth today. They say it is the biggest in five years and growing. Read More