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Solar storm alert: CME set to spark Geomagnetic storm soon, beautiful auroras likely

Solar storm alert: On March 17, a big Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) erupted on the surface of the Sun. This CME is now on course for Earth and it could spark a geomagnetic storm soon, raising a potential threat of a solar storm. This development comes just days after another CME grazed Earth's magnetic field, triggering a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm. Know all about this solar storm alert.Also Read: NASA prepares for solar storm surge as new research unravels complexity of solar phenomena Solar storm alertAccording to a SpaceWeather report, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded a huge eruption of the solar surface where a CME was expelled. This CME is being called a “Canyon of Fire". The space agency has modelled the data and revealed that this solar storm cloud is now approachi...
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Terrifying solar storm! CME cloud to strike the Earth today, reveals NOAA satellite

For the last three days, scientists have been looking at two dangerous sunspots that have been threatening the Earth with a potential X-class solar flare eruption, but luckily, they have not exploded yet. But one of them, sunspot AR3311, blasted an M1.9-class flare four days ago, as it was beginning to face the Earth. The coronal mass ejection (CME) from the eruption is now expected to hit our planet today, May 27, as per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This means another attack by these terrifying solar storms is coming towards the Earth.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “NOAA forecasters say that a CME might pass near Earth (or maybe deliver a glancing blow) today, May 26th. It was hurled into space four days ago by an M1.9-class flare from sunspo...
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Menacing CME hurled towards Earth! Could deliver glancing blow on Feb 14

Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are massive plasma clouds carrying photons that are ejected from the Sun. These clouds can erupt in any direction, and then continue on in that direction. Only when the cloud is aimed at Earth will the CME hit it and therefore, cause disturbances there of various kinds. CME occurs more frequently during the solar cycle peak, which is in the middle of the cycle.The Sun released a mighty powerful X1-class solar flare on February 11 which could've caused devastating effects on Earth if it was hurled towards the planet, but it wasn't. That does not mean we're safe. Mere hours after the X1-class flare was released, the Sun spewed out a filament of magnetism in its Northern hemisphere which hurled a CME into space. The spaceweather.com report stated, “Yesterday...
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Geomagnetic storm alert! Dangerous CME hits Earth, causes Auroras

Whenever solar activity rises, huge bubbles of coronal plasma are ejected, threaded by magnetic field lines over the course of several hours. According to NASA, CMEs often look like twisted rope, known as ‘flux rope'. A large CME can contain a billion tons of matter that can be accelerated to several million miles per hour in a spectacular explosion. This solar material streams out through the interplanetary medium, impacting any planet or spacecraft in its path. Although this solar activity might seem harmless due to the distance of the Sun from our planet, they can cause major damage.Spaceweather.com reported that a CME hit Earth just days ago! When these solar particles reach Earth, they can interact with the Earth's magnetic field and cause it to fluctuate. According to the report...
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Huge geomagnetic storm hits Earth, causes power fluctuations, auroras

A dangerous geomagnetic storm has hit Earth and it has had visible, physical effects. Here’s what NOAA revealed. Solar activity such as sunspot eruptions, solar storms, solar flares and more, have increasingly plagued Earth for the past months due to the Sun now being in the middle of its solar cycle. Although this solar activity might seem harmless due to the distance of the Sun from our planet, they can cause major damage. While Earth's magnetosphere deflects most solar activity carried by the solar wind, some charged particles seep through. These energetic particles cause magnetic disturbances, classified as either geomagnetic storms or substorms.What NOAA report saysThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revealed that a Geomagnetic storm hit Earth in the past co...
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Menacing Geomagnetic Storm to hit Earth today! NOAA issues warning

Earth is facing a Geomagnetic Storm risk today due to rising solar activity. Know what the NOAA report says. Disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field that occur when the planet's magnetic field interacts with charged particles from the sun are known as Geomagnetic Storms. These storms are caused by solar activity such as flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that send a burst of charged particles towards the Earth. Although this solar activity might seem harmless due to the distance of the Sun from our planet, they can cause major damage. When these solar particles reach Earth, they can interact with the Earth's magnetic field and cause it to fluctuate.NOAA forecasters have revealed that Earth is at risk of a G-1 class geomagnetic storm which is expected to impact Earth today, Janu...
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Solar Storm smashes through Earth’s magnetic field! Rare pink auroras streak the sky

A recent solar storm put a hole in the magnetosphere, allowing dangerous solar particles to pass through. The Sun is in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle leading to an increase in solar activity and solar output in the past few months. As the Sun further enters the peak of its solar cycle, more solar storms are expected to spark geomagnetic storms on the planet. Strong Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed being emitted from the Sun in the past couple of days. However, none have caused a physical effect as big as the Solar storm which hit Earth on November 3.According to Live Science, a solar storm hit Earth on November 3, smashing through the Earth's magnetosphere, which is the magnetic field around the planet. Although the hole in the Earth's magnetic field was tempo...
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This scary Solar storm to spark Geomagnetic storm today! Danger ahead

A Geomagnetic storm warning has been issued today as a solar storm races towards Earth. Potentially, it could cause major damage. Earth has faced numerous solar flares these past few months and more are expected as the Sun moves ahead in its cycle. The Sun is in the middle of its 11-year solar cycle leading to an increase in solar activity and solar storms over the last few months. Strong Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed being emitted from the Sun in the past couple of days. Now, a geomagnetic storm warning has been issued for today as these frighteningly powerful CMEs will hit Earth's magnetosphere today.According to spaceweather.com, “A high-speed stream of solar wind is gently buffeting Earth's magnetosphere today. As a result, there is a chance of minor G1-class g...
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Solar Storms: What are they and how do they affect the planet?

What are Solar Storms? Can they really harm us? Know more about this dangerous phenomenon which originates from the Sun. Earth has been bombarded with solar particles in the last few weeks originating from solar storms. But what is this phenomenon that originates from the Sun and travels all the way to Earth? According to NASA, Solar storms occur due to a coronal mass ejection (CME) that is set off on the surface of the Sun. This ejection sends solar flares hurtling towards Earth. This is a huge amount of energy that slams into the Earth's atmosphere and has the power to snap electrical grids, cause satellites to cease functioning and even spark Internet and phone outages. As per the K-index, which measures the magnetic field around the Earth, solar storms are divided into 5 classes ...
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Solar Storm will bring stunning auroras as NOAA issues solar flare warning

A recent solar storm has resulted in the formation of stunning auroras which were captured from Earth as well as from space. Solar storms have been a frequent occurrence these past few months due to the Sun being at the peak of its 11-year solar cycle. Another batch of solar flares were sent hurtling towards the Earth from a sunspot on August 26, Friday. Spaceweather.com said in a statement, “Sunspot AR3089 is crackling with a series of intensifying M-class solar flares.” A huge solar flare was observed at 7:16 a.m. EDT, causing radio blackouts in Africa and Europe, according to NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has also warned that a strong solar flare which erupted...