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From sparking powerful solar storms to causing forest fires, know the dangers of solar winds

14Nov

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From sparking powerful solar storms to causing forest fires, know the dangers of solar winds

[ad_1] Solar winds have been part of the reason behind the recent series of solar storms that have struck the Earth in the last couple of weeks. They either sparked solar storm incidents or amplified an active storm. But often, we tend to overlook its potential to cause damage when compared to solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME). However, as per NASA officials and research papers, these stellar winds are capable of not only sparking solar storms but also triggering forest fires, and damaging spacecraft, potentially putting the lives of astronauts in danger.What are solar winds?Solar winds are not winds since space is entirely vacuum and air does not exist there. These ‘winds' are powerful waves of plasma that are created in the corona of the Sun. They contain both solar partic...

Earth to suffer direct CME hit, new NASA model reveals; To spark solar storm and auroras

11Nov

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Earth to suffer direct CME hit, new NASA model reveals; To spark solar storm and auroras

[ad_1] Yesterday, the NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) that appeared to be coming towards the Earth. The early assessment revealed that it could hit the Earth in the late hours of November 11, although it wasn't clear whether the strike would be a direct one or a glancing blow. Earlier today, NASA ran the data through its prediction model and we have a much clearer picture of what is to come. The CME is now expected to hit the Earth tomorrow, November 12. It is also expected to be a head-on collision, and the solar storm can reach an intensity of G2-class.Tamitha Skov, space weather physicist, and solar storm enthusiast, posted on her X account about the NASA model and said, “A #Solarstorm Encore: A new direct hit comes! NOAA & NA...

NASA SOHO spots CME headed for Earth tomorrow; Solar storm may spark auroras, radio blackouts

10Nov

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NASA SOHO spots CME headed for Earth tomorrow; Solar storm may spark auroras, radio blackouts

[ad_1] Even with just six Earth-facing active sunspots on the Sun, the solar activity in the last fortnight has been more intense than many months combined this year. This is the second most intense solar storm spell we have seen since March when two G3-class storms were spotted in the same month. To make matters worse, it is not likely to stop anytime soon. The NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has detected a halo-shaped coronal mass ejection (CME) headed towards the Earth. The data highlights that it will make strike the Earth tomorrow, November 11, in the late hours, triggering a solar storm that can be as intense as G2-class.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Coronagraphs onboard the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) detected a halo CME leaving the sun....

Solar storm creates history? Powerful strike sparks RARE auroras in Peru

9Nov

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Solar storm creates history? Powerful strike sparks RARE auroras in Peru

[ad_1] There are some things we know about solar storms. First is that they strike the Earth near the polar region, due to the magnetic field lines of our planet. We also know that this is why auroras are primarily seen in the high latitude regions, as due to high concentrations of charged particles in the atmosphere, oxygen and nitrogen get ionized and create these fantastic colors. As the charged particles move down south, the charged particles dissipate and auroras are not visible. However, the solar storm strike on the night of November 5 and early morning of November 6 might well have created history after sparking auroras as far south as the equator itself. Tamitha Skov, a renowned space weather physicist who has previously worked with NASA, shared this information on an X post an...

Powerful Solar winds set to spark solar storm today and tomorrow, NASA reveals the danger

8Nov

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Powerful Solar winds set to spark solar storm today and tomorrow, NASA reveals the danger

[ad_1] It appears that the solar storm trouble for Earth is not going to end anytime soon. After already sparking a G3-class and a G1-class storm within a week, there is a possibility that another solar storm might be triggered soon. But unlike the previous two incidents, this one will not be caused by coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Instead, fast-moving solar winds may be responsible for it. A similar storm shook the Earth on October 28, when a crack in the magnetic fields of Earth opened up. While that's not the case this time, the intense bombardment of solar winds is forecasted to bring a solar storm between today, November 8, and tomorrow, November 9.According to a report by SpaceWeather, “Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible on Nov. 8th and 9th when Earth enters a stream ...

Powerful solar storm strikes! More possible today as solar winds rush towards the Earth

7Nov

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Powerful solar storm strikes! More possible today as solar winds rush towards the Earth

[ad_1] Last week, a forecast revealed that three coronal mass ejections had a probability of striking the Earth early this week. The forecast had given different probabilities based on how different circumstances can affect the intensity of the resultant solar storm. It turned out that in a rare coincidence, the conditions were met to spark the worst-possible solar event, and a G3-class storm ensued yesterday, November 6. While a lot of it has subsided, the solar storm event does not look like it is going to subside anytime soon. A stream of solar winds is headed for the Earth, and it can spark another round of solar storms, that can reach the intensity of G2-class, which is possible today, November 7. According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “NOAA forecasters say there is a chance of...

As many as 3 CMEs could hit the Earth today; Solar storm strike likely – Check details

4Nov

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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 ...

Solar flares, blackouts, to solar storms: Know how space weather has affected Earth in the last 24 hours

3Nov

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Solar flares, blackouts, to solar storms: Know how space weather has affected Earth in the last 24 hours

[ad_1] The last 24 hours have been quite a ride for Earth, owing to the Sun nearing the peak of its solar cycle. On November 2, two M-class solar flares erupted on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. Both the flares released extreme ultraviolet radiation directed towards our planet that sparked short-wave radio blackouts. The effects of these blackouts were seen in the American and African continent. Additionally, reports have confirmed that two separate coronal mass ejections (CME) will strike the Earth tomorrow, November 4, and can trigger a minor solar storm.Solar storm can strike tomorrowAccording to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “One and perhaps two CMEs could graze Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 4th. Individually, neither CME is particularly significant, but together they could spar...

NASA detects CME rushing out of ‘canyon of fire’; Solar storm could strike on Nov 4

2Nov

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NASA detects CME rushing out of ‘canyon of fire’; Solar storm could strike on Nov 4

[ad_1] No solar storm strikes were seen on Halloween, thankfully. Most astronomy enthusiasts must remember the 2003 solar storm that struck on Halloween and resulted in NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory dropping altitude temporarily, and Sweden losing power for an hour. But trouble for the Earth is not over yet. A new coronal mass ejection (CME) was released as a result of a magnetic filament eruption on the region of the Sun known as the ‘canyon of fire'. NASA spotted it first, but its initial models predicted that it may miss the planet. But now, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast has said that it will sideswipe us, triggering a solar storm.The information comes from SpaceWeather.com which said, “A solar magnetic filament erupted on Halloween nig...

Solar storm strikes! Fast-moving solar winds collide with Earth, NASA reveals

31Oct

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Solar storm strikes! Fast-moving solar winds collide with Earth, NASA reveals

[ad_1] On October 28, we first received the forecast that a solar storm was headed towards the Earth and would strike in a couple of days' time. It finally happened yesterday, October 30, but surprisingly, no coronal mass ejection (CME) was involved in the process. A massive hole opened up on the Sun and was releasing a stream of solar winds. These fast-moving solar winds reached the Earth yesterday and triggered a G1-class solar storm. The NASA Solar Dynamic Observatory images showed the hole through which solar winds were escaping.According to a report by SpaceWeather, “As predicted, a fast-moving stream of solar wind is blowing around Earth today, Oct. 30th. The gaseous material is flowing from an equatorial hole in the sun's atmosphere. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for aurora...