'Cannibal' solar storm could paint auroras above 18 US states this Labor Day
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'Cannibal' solar storm could paint auroras above 18 US states this Labor Day

Space weather experts warn that a "strong" geomagnetic storm will rock Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of North America. The disturbance is being triggered by a rare, cannibalistic ejection from the sun.