The effects of a solar flare have already been predicted but they reached Earth earlier than expected – Science

A solar filament “shoots” from the star last weekend, Creating a large explosion of plasma known as a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth.

This phenomenon prompted the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a report Warning for moderate G2 geomagnetic stormsWith the potential consequences highlighted.

Related to disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field and solar storms They can disrupt radio communications, “knock” satellites out of orbit, and even cause power outages. On the positive side, They can also cause aurora borealis at the Earth’s poles. It was this aspect that prevailed.

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The effect of the solar wind on the Earth’s magnetic field It produced some northern lights, but it was not strong enough to cause interference with communication signals.

(Positive) effects. They did arrive, but earlier than expected.. It is estimated that the results of the geomagnetic storm are moderate It hit Earth on Monday night, but this happened in the morning, about 12 hours ago.

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Predicting solar storms is especially difficult at this time, as the Sun appears to be more active, in addition The complexity of space weather coupled with a limited number of sensors “on the ground.”Experts point out. Also, predicting the strength of a solar storm when it hits Earth is very difficult.

As the Sun approaches the peak of its 11-year solar activity cycle, estimated in 2025, More extreme weather events are expected to occur. Just like on Earth, “space weather” is fickle and fickle Expectations can change from moment to momentthey warn.