solar flare impact – pressnews

Strong M-class solar flare sparks radio blackout over Australia, Southeast Asia

7Feb

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Strong M-class solar flare sparks radio blackout over Australia, Southeast Asia

[ad_1] Sunspot AR3575 has been spewing out large amounts of solar material lately, with multiple coronal mass ejections and solar flares originating from this source. On February 6, this sunspot hurled out a dangerous M-class solar flare that caused blackouts in several regions around the world. Solar activity has been on a dangerous rise in the last few months, and it is expected to increase as we approach solar maximum. Know all about the strong M-class solar flare that impacted Earth in the last few days.M-class solar flareIn an X post, Space Weather Physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov wrote, “As if on cue, Region 3575 fires an M4.2-flare with a high R1-level #RadioBlackout and launches a gorgeous #solarstorm. Likely this storm is not Earth-directed, but it sure makes for some pretty firework...

Sun sparks solar storm, causes radio blackouts on Earth; NASA SDO reveals reason and affected regions

4Jan

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Sun sparks solar storm, causes radio blackouts on Earth; NASA SDO reveals reason and affected regions

[ad_1] On December 31, the Sun generated the strongest solar flare in 7 years and it was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It originated from the same sunspot that hurled out another X2.8 solar flare on December 14. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this X-class solar flare also sparked radio blackouts. Now, it has been revealed that Earth is still reeling from the efforts of the solar storm thereby generated, and radio blackouts are still being observed. The regions specifically hit are in the Polar regions. The solar storm also generated some beautiful auroras in this region. Know all about it.X-class solar flare sparks radio blackoutsThe solar flare hurled out by the Sun was of X5.0 intensity. The NOAA report states, “An X2....

NASA’s SDO snaps strongest solar flare since 2017, sparking radio blackouts on Earth

3Jan

By adminNo Comments

Technology

NASA’s SDO snaps strongest solar flare since 2017, sparking radio blackouts on Earth

[ad_1] Slowly and steadily, solar activity has been on the rise after a brief lull. In the last few months, we've witnessed a growing number of solar flares, and solar storms, all of which have been linked to the current solar cycle. For the unaware, the solar cycle is an 11-year period during which the Sun's activity crests and troughs. According to scientists, the solar cycle 25 will enter the peak of solar maximum in mid-2024, and it has already exceeded the predicted number of sunspots. However, the solar activity isn't likely to decrease anytime soon, and a stark reminder of the Sun's might was witnessed on December 31, 2023, as the strongest solar flare since 2017 was recorded by NASA. Check details.Solar flareAccording to NASA, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured the st...

Solar storm approaching Earth soon, set to hit on January 1! Auroras to be visible in high latitudes

29Dec

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Solar storm approaching Earth soon, set to hit on January 1! Auroras to be visible in high latitudes

[ad_1] With 2024 approaching, the frequency of solar storms, solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and other solar phenomena is set to increase. According to various models and predictions by scientists, the solar cycle 25 will enter the peak of solar maximum in mid-2024. Solar maximum is when the Sun has the highest number of sunspots (active areas of solar flares). These sunspots are what send these vicious solar storms toward the Earth. A recent report has suggested that a solar storm is set to hit Earth and there's a chance that it will generate auroras. Know all about it.Solar storm todayAccording to Space Weather Physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov, a solar storm was launched towards Earth on December 25. It will result in fast solar winds that are expected to boost solar flares and solar stor...

Terrifying X-class solar flare hits Earth, sparks radio blackout across US, says NASA

18Dec

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Terrifying X-class solar flare hits Earth, sparks radio blackout across US, says NASA

[ad_1] The Sun has been showing all its might for the past couple of months and as we approach the solar maximum, which will likely occur in 2025, its wrath is only expected to increase. The solar maximum is the period of greatest solar activity during the Sun's 11-year cycle. At solar max, the changes in the Sun's magnetic field result in more solar activity such as sunspots, CMEs, eruptions, and more. The effects of this rising solar activity were seen a few days ago as NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded the strongest solar flare of this solar cycle 25. Know all about it.Solar flare capturedAccording to NOAA, the solar flare that was emitted from the Sun's surface was of X2.8 intensity which originated from the Active solar region 2514, and hi...

NASA says two sunspots could hurl out M-class solar flares towards Earth; Check details

11Dec

By adminNo Comments

Technology

NASA says two sunspots could hurl out M-class solar flares towards Earth; Check details

[ad_1] Earth has been bombarded with solar activity in the last few months. In July, it was revealed that 2023 had already broken a 21-year record for the highest number of sunspots which were even more than initially predicted by scientists. But what does the rising number of sunspots mean? The number of sunspots on the Sun is directly related to the intensity of the solar peak. So, the higher the number of sunspots, the higher the chances of solar storms. Solar storms are caused by coronal mass ejections (CME) particles released whenever a solar eruption occurs. These eruptions, also known as solar flares, occur at the center of sunspots, which are the regions of unstable magnetic fields on the surface of the Sun. In a new development, the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has tra...

M-class solar flare threat! NASA observatory keeping a watch on dangerous sunspot

7Dec

By adminNo Comments

Technology

M-class solar flare threat! NASA observatory keeping a watch on dangerous sunspot

[ad_1] Just recently, it was revealed that Earth could be in the firing line of a solar storm as sigmoid eruption was observed on the surface of the Sun. This eruption hurled out a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) towards Earth, which has the potential to deliver a weak blow to the Earth's magnetic field. However, this isn't the only threat. In a new development, the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has tracked a dangerous sunspot and it could hurl an M-class solar flare towards Earth. This is the latest solar phenomenon to occur as we move towards the peak of the solar cycle 25. Know all about the M-class solar flare threat. M-class solar flare threatAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), forecasts that a region on the Sun's surface, termed ...

200000 km wide sunspot presents solar flare threat, shows NASA’s SDO

21Nov

By adminNo Comments

Technology

200000 km wide sunspot presents solar flare threat, shows NASA’s SDO

[ad_1] The Sun is at the center of our solar system and is essential for life to exist as it provides warmth, without which Earth would've been a frozen and desolate wasteland. However, it also poses a threat to the planet on some occasions. With the peak of the solar cycle 25 nearing, we've already seen numerous CMEs, solar flares, solar storms, and other particles impact the planet. While most of them have left Earth unscathed, a handful of them have caused effects such as radio disturbances, and power grid failures.In a new development, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has shed light on a gargantuan sunspot on the surface of the Sun which harbours energy for M-class solar flares. Know all about it. M-class solar flaresAccording to a SpaceWeather report, NASA has revealed that ...

Earth-directed solar flares can erupt soon, detects NASA SDO; aurora-sparking solar storms possible

14Nov

By adminNo Comments

Technology

Earth-directed solar flares can erupt soon, detects NASA SDO; aurora-sparking solar storms possible

[ad_1] The Sun has turned volatile and its activity is expected to increase further as the peak of solar cycle 25 comes closer. The current solar cycle has already exceeded expectations, with more number of sunspots already seen than predicted. Earth could be in line to face CMEs, solar flares, solar storms, and other particles with potentially disastrous consequences in the coming weeks and months.In a new development, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which carries a full suite of instruments to observe the Sun, has recently revealed that Earth could be in the firing line of a sunspot and dangerous solar flares could be hurled out that could have the potential to wreak havoc. Dangerous sunspotAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), fo...

C-class solar flare danger today! NASA reveals key details about the Sun

30Oct

By adminNo Comments

Technology

C-class solar flare danger today! NASA reveals key details about the Sun

[ad_1] To study the Sun, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory or SOHO was launched in 1995 by NASA in collaboration with the ESA, and it began operations in May 1996. It was initially launched as a 2-year mission but has now completed 25 years of service. According to NASA, SOHO aims to study the Sun “inside out”, meaning it has been conducting analyses from its deep core to the outer corona and the solar winds. It captures images of the sun's corona, measures the velocity and magnetic fields of the sun's surface, and observes the faint corona around the Sun.Using this advanced tech, NASA, with the help of its Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), has reported that Earth could be in the firing line of solar flares soon. Know all about it. Dangerous sunspotAccording to a report by spacewea...