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Earth braces for biggest space solar storm in 5 years
The space weather storm is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to disrupt power grids, GPS systems, satellites and airline flights. The brunt of the storm is expected to strike early Thursday and last through Friday, possibly garbling some of Earthlings’ most prized gadgets but also giving viewers in parts of Central Asia a prime look at the aurora borealis when darkness falls.

(Source: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/earth-braces-for-biggest-space-solar-storm-in-5-years)