UPDATE: First CME has arrived. An unusual triple whammy of solar outbursts, including one scientists call a cannibal, began hitting Earth this afternoon and is likely to bring the curtain up on spectacular aurora performances starting tonight. Events like this bring a risk of radio blackouts and satellite damage, according to the NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center. The triple hit could create aurora visible through much of the northern half of the United States. “The combined effect of all

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'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection will hit Earth at nearly 2 million mph, scientists say

'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection that devoured 'dark eruption' from sun will smash into Earth today (July 18)