Massive solar flare headed toward Earth, may spark celestial light show

A powerful flare erupted from the sun Thursday, Jan. 19, unleashing a plasma wave that may supercharge the northern lights for skywatchers in high latitudes this weekend. The solar flare occurred at about 11:30 am EST (1600 GMT) and touched off a A powerful solar flare is on its way to earth and due to hit in the late hours of Saturday, January 21st. Along with the fantastic light show it's predicted to displa