geomagnetic storm

noun

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There is also a chance of minor geomagnetic storms on Monday night, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast, caused by a coronal mass ejection that left the Sun on Saturday. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Auroras are surprisingly faint to the naked eye at first, especially during weaker geomagnetic storms, so dark skies make a huge difference. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 The geomagnetic storm causing this latest aurora is expected to be at its strongest on Saturday night, and will provide onlookers with their best chance to see the show, according to the NOAA. Alana Wise, NPR, 16 May 2026 The auroras may be viewed even further south than the last round as the geomagnetic storms that enabled them may peak higher over the weekend. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic storm

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of geomagnetic storm was in 1941

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“Geomagnetic storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomagnetic%20storm. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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