Meanings
proper nounthe Carrington Event
- historicalAn intense geomagnetic storm that peaked on 1–2 September 1859 and was associated with a bright solar flare.
Origin
Named after British astronomer Richard Carrington, one of those who recorded and studied it.
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APA
Carrington Event. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Carrington%20Event
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Chicago
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