This week, three solar flares erupted from the sun, potentially increasing the chances of observing the northern lights across the United States. These solar flares, which are massive bursts of electromagnetic radiation, were released from the sun's surface at different angles within a 24-hour timeframe. According to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center, these flares are expected to merge before reaching Earth, with a fair level of confidence regarding their arrival. The intensity of the geomagnetic storm they may cause is uncertain but is anticipated to be classified as either 'strong' or 'severe'. NASA noted that the strongest flare peaked just before 7:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday and was classified as 'X1.0', the highest intensity category. Such solar activity can disrupt telecommunications and satellite systems, posing risks to technology on Earth, while also creating opportunities for stunning displays of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, potentially visible in areas that typically do not experience them.