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Powerful Solar winds set to spark solar storm today and tomorrow, NASA reveals the danger
8Nov By adminNo Comments
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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 ...
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Powerful solar storm strikes! More possible today as solar winds rush towards the Earth
7Nov By adminNo Comments
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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...
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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 flares, blackouts, to solar storms: Know how space weather has affected Earth in the last 24 hours
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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...
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NASA detects CME rushing out of ‘canyon of fire’; Solar storm could strike on Nov 4
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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...
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Solar storm strikes! Fast-moving solar winds collide with Earth, NASA reveals
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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...
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C-class solar flare danger today! NASA reveals key details about the Sun
30Oct By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Solar storm strike possible soon, as solar wind stream rushes towards Earth; NASA reveals its origin
28Oct By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm strike possible soon, as solar wind stream rushes towards Earth; NASA reveals its origin

[ad_1] Just a couple of days ago, a sneaky solar storm struck the Earth, sparking auroras in the Arctic Circle. The reason for the storm was not known since no coronal mass ejection (CME) was expected to hit the planet. It turned out that a crack opened up in the magnetosphere, allowing solar radiation to easily pass through. Now, another similar incident is on the cards, only at a much higher intensity. A massive hole has opened up on the Sun this time which is releasing a stream of solar winds. It is expected to reach the Earth on October 30, when it can trigger a solar storm, as per the forecast. The NASA Solar Dynamic Observatory images show the hole through which solar winds are escaping.According to a report by SpaceWeather, “Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are likely on Oct. 30...
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Solar maximum arriving earlier than expected; Could bring powerful geomagnetic storms to Earth
27Oct By adminNo Comments
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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 storm barrage strikes Earth! NASA reveals massive impact effect
24Oct By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm barrage strikes Earth! NASA reveals massive impact effect

[ad_1] The solar storm event on October 20 has become somewhat of a mystery to astronomers and space weather physicists. The storm was triggered by a couple of coronal mass ejections (CME) that sideswiped the Earth and did not make head-on contact with the planet. They left the Sun one after the other in small eruptions, that should not have been carrying a high amount of solar matter or electromagnetic charge, but somehow its impact was far greater than some of the strongest CMEs we have seen in recent times. This is quite confusing as most forecasters had predicted a G1-class intensity for the storm, and while the storm itself was clocked at G1, the aurora display surpassed the intensity seen in that category. And now, a NASA image has been shared by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
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