Monday 1 August 2022 11:00 PM Solar storm forecasted to hit Earth on WEDNESDAY trends now
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Earth is under a solar storm warning for August 3, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces there is a chance of a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm hitting our planet.
A G-1 storm can weaken power grid fluctuations, impact satellites and potentially spark auroras in regions around the northern pole – in this case the electric colors will be seen in skies over Canada and Alaska. However, it is the weakest of five classified by NOAA.
The geomagnetic storm is due to a coronal hole in the southwest region of the sun’s face that is spewing out ‘gaseous material.’
Mike Cook, who works in space weather operations, told DailyMail.com that the hole has enhanced solar wind speeds by shooting solar winds out in a stream. He also notes that it is forecasted to cause G-1 conditions, but we will have to ‘see if that comes true in the next 24 to 48 hours.’
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The geomagnetic storm is due to a coronal hole (pictured) in the southwest region of the sun’s face that is spewing out ‘gaseous material'
NOAA’s space weather prediction center classifies geometric storms in five stages – one being the weakest and five the strongest.
And the one set for this week will have a very low impact on satellites and technologies on Earth. It may, however, confuse migratory animals that uses Earth’s magnetic field as a navigational tool.
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