Solar Tsunami

The Sun's surface erupted early Sunday morning,Solar Tsunami blasting tons of plasma into interplanetary space -- directly towards the Earth.

Sky viewers might get to enjoy some spectacular Northern Lights, or aurorae, Tuesday. After a long slumber, the Sun is waking up. Early Sunday morning, the Sun's surface erupted and blasted tons of plasma (ionized atoms) into interplanetary space. That plasma is headed our way, and when it arrives, it could create a spectacular light show.

Scientists are saying a “solar tsunami” could occur today, sparking off an unprecedented display in the sky. Although it may amount to nothing more than the equivalent of fireworks, it could send a major shock wave traveling through space.