Massive solar storm could cause blackouts in one-two punch from the sun

The affects are expected to be felt today, with heightened geomagnetic activity being predicted over the next few days (Picture: SDO/NASA / SWNS)

A massive solar storm is set to cause massive blackouts across the UK and the rest of the world today after a rare ‘double punch’ from the sun.

The G3 geomagnetic storm his Earth on Tuesday, caused by energy, blasted from the Sun to Earth in solar winds.

The affects are expected to be felt today, with heightened geomagnetic activity being predicted over the next few days.