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Severe G4 Geomagnetic storm hits Earth! Solar storm could spark radio blackouts, auroral displays
25Mar By adminNo Comments
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Severe G4 Geomagnetic storm hits Earth! Solar storm could spark radio blackouts, auroral displays

[ad_1] In a recent alert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth experienced a severe G4 geomagnetic storm on Sunday, indicating potential disruptions to radio communications. The NOAA emphasised that while the storm may fluctuate in intensity, ranging from lower levels to severe conditions, there's no need for panic among the public. However, staying informed about the storm's progression via NOAA's webpage is encouraged. The NOAA's alert notifies infrastructure operators to take mitigating actions against possible impacts, including increased voltage control problems and potential effects on satellite operations. The severity of the storm, hitting the G4 level on the NOAA's 5-point scale, arrived earlier than anticipated, reaching its threshold at 16:28 ...
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Solar storm! Sun unleashes massive X-class solar flare, triggers radio blackouts on February 9
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Solar storm! Sun unleashes massive X-class solar flare, triggers radio blackouts on February 9

[ad_1] There is no respite from solar storms for Earth. The Sun emitted a powerful X-class solar flare on February 9, reaching its peak at 8:10 a.m. (1310 GMT), resulting in shortwave radio blackouts across regions of South America, Africa, and the Southern Atlantic. Originating from sunspot AR3576, which had previously exhibited an M-class flare and plasma eruption on February 5, this recent solar flare marked a significant event in solar activity. Fortunately, by February 8, the sunspot had moved away as the sun and Earth rotated, thereby diverting the planet from the solar storm's direct trajectory. Coronal Mass Ejection and Solar ImpactAccompanying the solar flare was a coronal mass ejection (CME), characterized by a substantial release of plasma and magnetic field from the sun. Obs...
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Solar winds moving towards the Earth to trigger solar storm today reveals NOAA; Check details
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Solar winds moving towards the Earth to trigger solar storm today reveals NOAA; Check details

[ad_1] The previous week was chaotic when it came to solar activities. Two different instances of solar storms occurred on Earth, triggered by large clouds of three coronal mass ejections (CME). The Sun has been particularly active, as it is nearing the peak of its solar cycle, and it does not appear to be stopping. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a large stream of solar winds is headed toward the Earth and will hit today, December 5. It is expected to spark a minor solar storm that can cause aurora lights in the higher latitudes.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “NOAA forecasters have downgraded the current geomagnetic storm watch from G2 (Moderate) to G1 (Minor). This is in response to the late arrival of a solar wind stream flowing fr...
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Sunspots threaten to release a solar storm today directed at Earth
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Sunspots threaten to release a solar storm today directed at Earth

[ad_1] A huge spike in the cases of solar activity has raised concerns among researchers. Sunspots have always been a central point of research for space scientists as they can have a significant effect on our planet. That is why space agencies like ESA and NASA keep an eye on the Sun and solar activity with the help of their advanced instruments.Recently, NASA has observed a huge cluster of sunspots facing towards Earth. As per the reports, this sunspot region has started releasing a stream of solar storms, which can enter Earth's atmosphere anytime soon. Check here to know what reports have beenrevealed. Dense sunspots region causing solar stormsAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, the bunch of sunspots spotted consists of about 12 sunspots which are approximately 125,000 miles ...
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Sun releases multiple CMEs; One to spark solar storm, trigger auroras on Nov 25, says NASA
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Sun releases multiple CMEs; One to spark solar storm, trigger auroras on Nov 25, says NASA

[ad_1] Solar activity has witnessed a massive spike since last week. Space agencies and researchers have noted regular solar flare eruptions, an increase in the number of sunspots, and bombardment of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). While not all of this solar activity is Earth-directed, some of it has affected our planet as well. In the last 24 hours, there have been two incidents of short-wave radio blackouts sparked by M-class solar flare eruptions, and now, NASA has revealed that a CME is also headed for us. It can hit us on November 25 and spar auroras, as per early readings by prediction models. According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Just today multiple overlapping CMEs have billowed away from the Sun. A NASA model already suggests one may be heading for Earth…could hit our pla...
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As many as 3 CMEs could hit the Earth today; Solar storm strike likely – Check details
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As many as 3 CMEs could hit the Earth today; Solar storm strike likely – Check details

[ad_1] This week's solar storm prediction models claimed that today, November 4, is likely to be the worst affected by solar activities. The prediction will likely come true as three separate coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are headed for the Earth. The first two of them are slightly off-target but the forecast says it can deliver glancing blows to the planet. But things can quickly change if they combine to form a cannibal CME. The third one is the riskiest, which is directly headed for the Earth. Overall, there is a chance that we may see a G2-class storm later today.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “as many as three CMEs could make contact with Earth's magnetic field. The first two CMEs are mostly off-target, but they could deliver glancing blows on Nov. 4th. If they combine ...
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Solar maximum arriving earlier than expected; Could bring powerful geomagnetic storms to Earth
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Solar maximum arriving earlier than expected; Could bring powerful geomagnetic storms to Earth

[ad_1] Our Sun is one of the most active members of the solar system and its aggressive activities affect the space weather and the Earth's satellites with massive solar storms and flares. Earlier, experts believed that the solar maximum would peak around July 2025, now researchers believe that it may occur earlier and with increased intensity. For the unaware, solar maximum is the peak of a solar cycle and it arrives every 11 years. Currently, the Sun is experiencing the solar cycle 25. However, the reason behind the early arrival may help researchers find a better understanding of our host star. Know what experts say about the solar activities increasing.Solar maximum and its early arrivalSolar maximum occurs when the Sun's activity is at its peak and it bombards the space weather and...
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Solar flare eruptions likely soon, but solar storms not seen hitting Earth over the weekend
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Solar flare eruptions likely soon, but solar storms not seen hitting Earth over the weekend

[ad_1] This weekend promises a stark contrast to the geomagnetic fireworks we witnessed last week. Unlike the previous weekend, there are no looming Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) threatening Earth's magnetic field. Our planet's magnetosphere is expected to remain serene and undisturbed from any solar storm.According to a report by spaceweather.com, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have revealed details of the sunspot AR3451, a newcomer on the solar stage, which has suddenly sprung to life. It has rapidly grown over the past 24 hours, boasting more than a dozen dark cores, two of which are larger than Earth itself. While magnetic observations of this sunspot are not conclusive due to its orientation away from Earth, it seems to possess a complex '...
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Solar storm ALERT! Magnetic filament erupts on the Sun; CME to strike tomorrow, NASA says
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Solar storm ALERT! Magnetic filament erupts on the Sun; CME to strike tomorrow, NASA says

[ad_1] The last ten days have been quite uneventful in terms of Earth-directed solar activity. This was strange given there are still 6 sunspot regions present on our planet's side of the Sun. And even as the Sun nears the peak of its solar cycle in 2025, the last month has passed without any significant eruptions. But with September coming in, solar activities have again picked up. Recently, a massive magnetic filament erupted in the northern hemisphere of the Sun. The eruption resulted in a large cloud of coronal mass ejection (CME) being hurled at the Earth. NASA has confirmed that the CME will strike our planet on September 2.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “A magnetic filament on the sun erupted during the late hours of Aug. 30th, opening a "canyon of fire" in the sun's ...
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Solar storm ALERT! Debris from a magnetic filament eruption to strike Earth soon
25Aug By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm ALERT! Debris from a magnetic filament eruption to strike Earth soon

[ad_1] The Sun was quiet for almost two weeks. This was a first for 2023 which has witnessed frequent solar storms, solar flare eruptions, and incoming waves of solar winds. In fact, before this, the longest period we went without any Earth-directed solar activity was one week, which occurred in April. But now, the Sun has sprung back into action as a magnetic filament erupted on the southwestern limb on August 23. During the eruption, solar material was released into space and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the cloud of solar debris will hit the Earth on Sunday, August 27 sparking a solar storm.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “A magnetic filament erupted near the sun's southwestern limb on Aug. 23rd (movie). The debris might gra...
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