Surprise geomagnetic storm arrives early as NOAA warns more solar impacts are on their way today

November 6, 2025

A geomagnetic storm surprised forecasters overnight as material from recent solar eruptions arrived earlier than expected, briefly reaching strong (G3) levels.

Now, NOAA has a G3 geomagnetic storm watch in effect as Earth braces for further impacts from multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) launched in quick succession from sunspot region AR4274.

The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).

The result was a strong burst of auroral activity, with sightings reported across Europe, Canada and the northern U.S.

But more solar storms are still on the way, saving the biggest until last.

The M7.4 solar flare that erupted on Nov. 5 also released a CME traveling between 1,100 and 1,400 km/s (around 2.5–3.1 million mph) and is expected to reach Earth later on Nov. 6 or early Nov. 7 (UTC), according to NOAA's SWPC.

This incoming CME, combined with a fast solar wind stream from a nearby coronal hole, could trigger another round of strong geomagnetic storming over the next 24 to 48 hours.

What does this mean?

A strong (G3) geomagnetic storm indicates that Earth's magnetic field is heavily disturbed by solar activity.

These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.

Strong geomagnetic storms can also spark bright, dynamic auroras, sometimes much farther into mid-latitudes than normal. If you're located in Canada, northern Europe and the northern U.S., make sure you keep your eyes on the skies tonight, as we could be in for a treat.

Space weather physicist Tamitha Skov described the current forecast as "an aurora photographer's dream starting now and lasting at least through the weekend," adding that G3 to G4 storm levels are possible by Friday as multiple CMEs interact with Earth's magnetic field.

A whole train of big #solarstorms are on their way, along with some smaller storms hitting now, and some fast solar wind! It is an #aurora photographers dream starting now and lasting at least through the weekend.

Right now, the biggest of the storms should hit late Thursday or… pic.twitter.com/OL50yH72y7November 5, 2025

Sunspot region AR4274 remains large and magnetically complex and is continuing to rotate to face Earth, which means more solar fireworks could follow in the coming days.

https://www.space.com/stargazing/surprise-geomagnetic-storm-arrives-early-as-noaa-warns-more-solar-impacts-are-on-their-way

https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-22-us-states-nov-6-7-2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9I2P5gcrp4 (Kp7 Solar Storm, Two More Coming, Alert Level is High | S0 News)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y8zH-3qfqQ (Level 3 Solar Storm Watch - Threat For More)

https://x.com/SunWeatherMan

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

https://spaceweathernews.com/

No Clear Cometary Tail in Post-Perihelion Images of 3I/ATLAS

November 5, 2025

On November 5, 2025, two new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS were released.

They show a compact source of light without a clear cometary tail. The coma is not very different in morphology than its appearance in the Hubble Space Telescope on July 21, 2025 (accessible here).

This is surprising in view of NASA’s JPL report here of a non-gravitational acceleration — normalized at a heliocentric value of 1 au:

1. A radial acceleration away from the Sun of 1.1x10^{-6} au per day squared.

2. A transverse acceleration relative to the Sun’s direction of 3.7x10^{-7} au per day squared.

Based on momentum conservation (as discussed here), I derived here that the mass fraction lost during the perihelion passage of 3I/ATLAS is larger than 13%.

For a typical comet, this should have resulted in a massive coma with dust and gas that would have been pushed by the solar radiation pressure and the solar wind to the shape of a typical cometary tail pointing away from the Sun.

No such tail is visible in the new images from November 5, 2025.

In comparison, I include below an image of the solar system’s comet Lemmon, taken by one of the telescopes that observed 3I/ATLAS two days ago. Lemmon features a clear cometary tail pointing away from the Sun, as expected.

The anomalies displayed so far by 3I/ATLAS include:

1. Its retrograde trajectory is aligned to within 5 degrees with the ecliptic plane of the planets around the Sun, with a likelihood of 0.2% (see here).

2. During July and August 2025, it displayed a sunward jet (anti-tail) that is not an optical illusion from geometric perspective, unlike familiar comets (see here).

3. Its nucleus is about a million times more massive than 1I/`Oumuamua and a thousand times more massive than 2I/Borisov, while moving faster than both, altogether with a likelihood of less than 0.1% (see here and here).

4. Its arrival time was fine-tuned to bring it within tens of millions of kilometers from Mars, Venus and Jupiter and be unobservable from Earth at perihelion, with a likelihood of 0.005% (see here).

5. Its gas plume contains much more nickel than iron (as found in industrially-produced nickel alloys) and a nickel to cyanide ratio that is orders of magnitude larger than that of all known comets, including 2I/Borisov, with a likelihood below 1% (see here).

6. Its gas plume contains only 4% water by mass, a primary constituent of familiar comets (see here).

7. It shows extreme negative polarization, unprecedented for all known comets, including 2I/Borisov, with a likelihood below 1% (see here).

8. It arrived from a direction coincident with the radio “Wow! Signal” to within 9 degrees, with a likelihood of 0.6% (see here).

9. Near perihelion, it brightened faster than any known comet and was bluer than the Sun (see here).

10. It exhibits non-gravitational acceleration which requires massive evaporation of at least 13%of its mass (as calculated here), but preliminary post-perihelion images do not show evidence for it so far.

This afternoon, I received the following email from Chile:

“Dear Professor Loeb:

I am writing to you from Santiago, Chile.

My name is Dario Villalón, and I´m a civil electrical engineer from the University of Chile.

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude, as your work is proving very important, not only for your specific research on the 3I Atlas, but also because your approach to questions is motivating many ordinary people to become interested in and understand topics they previously thought they would never pay attention to.

I would like to mention the case of my 18-year-old daughter, who was unsure about what career to pursue as she finished high school.

She has become interested in your publications (she doesn’t face a language barrier since she is fluent in English), and your opinions on social media have greatly motivated her towards astrophysics and astronomy.

She will most likely pursue studies in that field.

I want to thank you and please continue your work despite the well-known challenges.

Best regards from Chile!

Sincerely, Dario Villalón”

https://avi-loeb.medium.com/no-clear-cometary-tail-in-post-perihelion-images-of-3i-atlas-e3904b352a7a

https://avi-loeb.medium.com/fuzzy-images-of-3i-atlas-at-closest-approach-to-mars-from-the-high-resolution-imaging-camera-4fa844000e5e

https://www.infowars.com/posts/is-the-fake-alien-invasion-here-top-astrophysicist-says-3i-atlas-comet-shows-signs-of-artificial-acceleration

https://x.com/RealAlexJones/status/1986240568163266821

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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/daniel-liszt-avi-loeb-join-alex-jones-he-claims-cia-mossad-shaping-3i-atlas-story-1752825

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chinas-3i-atlas-footage-experts-baffled-gigantic-object-has-no-tail-1752838

https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/comet-3i-atlas-live-tracker-location-visibility-sky-map-watch-date-time-november-2025-liveblog-153111996

https://x.com/RealAlexJones/status/1986240568163266821

https://x.com/darkjournalist

Daniel Liszt and Avi Loeb Join Alex Jones as He Claims CIA/Mossad Shaping 3I/ATLAS Story

06 November 2025, 2:55 PM GMT

A provocative debate is currently unfolding, raising serious questions about the origins and handling of one of the world's most mysterious phenomena.

In a recent broadcast that has ignited widespread discussion, controversial host Alex Jones brought together two notable figures, Daniel Liszt and Professor Avi Loeb, to dissect the unfolding '3I/ATLAS' saga.

The latest Alex Jones broadcast featured Daniel Liszt, an author and investigator whose research encompasses topics related to official secrecy and the aerospace industry.

The dialogue addressed 3I/ATLAS, the deep-space object — which some observers suspect is an artificial vessel, not merely a comet — that gained public notice for its peculiar speeding up and change in colour as it passed the Sun.

The discussion came after Jones made a statement on X, alleging that 'The CIA / Mossad Are Officially Pushing The Narrative That 3I/ATLAS Is A Gigantic Alien Spacecraft Closing In On Earth!'

This assertion emerges at a time when public interest in the body is high, especially as researchers have confirmed its non-gravitational acceleration — a movement not fully dictated by gravitational pull and standard cometary actions.

Astrophysicists' Findings Fuel the Controversy

This major conversation stems from remarks given by Harvard scientist Avi Loeb, who has openly admitted that the object's unusual speed presents unanswered scientific puzzles.

During the Fox News interview mentioned during the programme, Loeb explained he completed a calculation indicating that should 3I/ATLAS be a standard comet, it 'must have lost a substantial fraction of its mass of on the order of 20 percent or so'.

Loeb stated that, under that premise, astronomers ought to quickly locate 'of order five billion tons of gas around it' when it returns to view.

He then stated that if this expected gas cloud is not found, 'there must have been some other means of propulsion that gave it that acceleration'.

Characterising the issue as 'sort of like going on a blind date and wondering who is on the other side', he pressed for scientific openness.

It is worth noting that Loeb does not claim the object is definitively artificial, but places the probability at around 40% pending further observation.

'I would wait a few more weeks and either revise my ranking down to zero or to ten', he said.

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Liszt: Intelligence Networks Drive the Narrative

Liszt, who assumed the role of host during the broadcast, contended that government-associated bodies and clandestine private intelligence groups are actively moulding the public discourse concerning UFOs and interstellar guests.

He found the specific timing of 3I/ATLAS's official public announcement to be 'very suspicious', asserting that authorities might have been tracking the object 'for about five years' before publicly acknowledging its existence.

Liszt framed the entire situation within a larger disclosure initiative, declaring, 'Psy-op is written all over it and they have prepped it now'.

He cited the recent surge in congressional hearings, widespread media exposure, and the establishment of dedicated US military UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) research offices — such as the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) — as evidence of a coordinated government messaging push.

Liszt further criticised what he views as pervasive intelligence influence infiltrating academic research. He specifically targeted Loeb's Galileo Project, claiming it has become deeply linked to individuals with backgrounds in the CIA, NRO, and NGA.

Liszt asserted that this transformation means the initiative, which began as a scientific inquiry, is now effectively 'the Intelligence community-controlled Galileo project'.

It should be noted that none of Liszt's assertions regarding institutional tracking, coordinated messaging, or intelligence control of the Galileo Project have been independently verified, and Loeb has not responded to these claims.

From Fringe to Federal: The UAP Context

The controversy lands amidst an era where major governments and scientific institutions are exhibiting unprecedented transparency regarding the investigation of Unidentified Aerial and Space Phenomena (UAPs).

A series of public congressional hearings, mandated Pentagon reports, and new defence budget allocations have fundamentally shifted the subject from the fringe into the mainstream political and scientific discourse.

However, interpretations of these developments widely differ. Some public figures, like Loeb, frame the current moment as a crucial opportunity for genuine scientific discovery.

Others, including Liszt and Jones, argue that elite military and intelligence institutions are deliberately guiding public perception toward either fear or the strategic acceptance of new defence spending initiatives.

What Comes Next

As Loeb noted, the key observational window will arrive in the coming weeks, when the object emerges from behind the Sun and astronomers can gather new data.

The potential absence of a visible gas cloud would intensify scientific scrutiny, aligning with Loeb's hypothesis of non-gravitational propulsion. Conversely, if the object behaves exactly like a normal comet, speculation regarding its artificial nature may diminish.

For now, the debate reflects two contrasting approaches to the unknown: one grounded in methodical scientific observation, the other suspecting narrative shaping and strategic messaging by covert institutions.

Either way, the story of 3I/ATLAS is far from over — and its next appearance may decide which interpretation gains momentum.

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3I/ATLAS who? The ‘Other ATLAS’ Comet that was expected to disappear turns brilliant gold after near-Sun encounter — Here’s how to spot it

Updated: 05 November, 2025 02:25 PM -8 GMT

While global attention remains fixated on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, astronomers have been left astonished by another celestial wonder, a newly discovered comet known as C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), dubbed the “other ATLAS.”

Expected to disintegrate during its close encounter with the Sun, the comet has instead survived and transformed into a glowing golden ribbon, dazzling scientists and skywatchers alike, as per a report by Live Science.

The sighting adds a remarkable twist to an already eventful year for space enthusiasts, even as ongoing disruptions like American Airlines flights cancelled continue to dominate Earth-bound headlines.

‘Other ATLAS’ Survives Its Fiery Journey

Discovered in May 2025 by astronomers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), an observatory network based in Hawaii, Chile, and South Africa, C/2025 K1 was initially overlooked.

Interest in the comet grew after images captured by astrophotographer Dan Bartlett revealed the celestial body’s dramatic transformation.

On October 8, the comet reached its perihelion, or closest approach to the Sun, coming within 50 million kilometers (around 31 million miles).

Many astronomers feared this would be its final voyage due to the extreme gravitational forces at that distance.

However, new images taken on October 29, coinciding with 3I/ATLAS’s own perihelion, show that C/2025 K1 not only survived but now displays a rare golden hue, as per a report by Live Science.

“This comet was not supposed to survive its Oct. 8 perihelion,” Bartlett told Spaceweather.com. “But it did survive, and now it is displaying a red-brown-golden color rarely seen in comets.”

The Science Behind the Golden Glow

Typically, comets appear white because they reflect sunlight across all visible wavelengths. Occasionally, they turn green or blue, depending on their chemical composition, often due to the presence of molecules such as dicarbon, carbon monoxide, or cyanide.

However, astronomer David Schleicher from the Lowell Observatory in Arizona noted that C/2025 K1 is unusually depleted in carbon-bearing molecules. “Only two other known comets have shown such a low level of carbon compounds,” Schleicher wrote in a recent research note.

Experts suggest that this lack of carbon molecules may have contributed to the comet’s distinctive golden coloration. Others speculate that its recent solar flyby or a low gas-to-dust ratio could have altered how sunlight interacts with its coma, the glowing halo of gas and dust surrounding the nucleus.

Visibility: How to Spot the ‘Other ATLAS’

Though too faint for the naked eye, both C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) and 3I/ATLAS can be observed using moderate telescopes or high-quality stargazing binoculars.

According to Spaceweather.com, the golden comet is currently visible between the constellations Virgo and Leo, best seen shortly before sunrise.

It is expected to reach its closest point to Earth on November 25, maintaining visibility until early December. The comet currently has a magnitude of 9, similar to 3I/ATLAS, which also brightened unexpectedly following its solar encounter.

For amateur astronomers, the next few weeks offer a rare opportunity to witness two ATLAS comets, one interstellar and the other solar, lighting up the dawn sky in contrasting hues.

What This Means for Astronomers

The “other ATLAS” event reflects how unpredictable cometary behavior can be. Its survival challenges long-held assumptions about structural fragility and solar stress thresholds.

Scientists are now analyzing telescope data to better understand the comet’s dust composition and its surprising endurance.

The discovery also adds a new layer to the ongoing study of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which continues to intrigue researchers at NASA and other space agencies as it makes its return toward Earth’s line of sight.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/3i/atlas-who-the-other-atlas-comet-that-was-expected-to-disappear-turns-brilliant-gold-after-near-sun-encounter-heres-how-to-spot-it/articleshow/125133626.cms

https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/theres-a-second-comet-atlas-in-our-solar-system-and-it-just-turned-gold-after-a-perilous-dance-with-the-sun

https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025K1

https://theskylive.com/c2025k1-info

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Will the real intelligent life come and crash the party?