geomagnetic storm

noun

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Seeing the northern lights in Cook County is quite common but does require some luck—timing, clear skies, and a strong geomagnetic storm. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026 The region, known as NOAA 13664, was facing Earth in May 2024, triggering the strongest geomagnetic storms on our planet since 2003, resulting in northern lights as far south as Switzerland. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026 Northern and southern lights The sun is expected to churn out more eruptions in 2026 that could lead to geomagnetic storms here on Earth, giving rise to stunning aurora. Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 The center said a minor geomagnetic storm is forecast due to effects from the sun and strong solar winds. James Powel, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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