Today, Earth is likely to experience a solar storm. A modest G1 Class geomagnetic storm is possible today, according to the Space Weather Prediction centre of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Weak power grid fluctuations are predicted to be caused by the solar storm in the area. The aurora borealis, often known as the Northern Lights, can be seen in up to 17 different states in the United States of America.
A solar storm warning has been released by NOAA. Geomagnetic K-index 4 has been assigned to the Solar Storm Warning. From July 14, 2023, at 02:42 UTC, to July 14, 2023, at 1500 UTC, it is valid.
According to NOAA, the region of any potential repercussions would be confined to poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Although there hasn’t been any notification of any broad internet disruption, the resulting magnetic field disruptions may create weak power grid fluctuations. The sight of the aurora has been restricted by NOAA in Canada and Alaska’s higher latitudes. However, NASA said it might also be visible in the USA.
What causes solar storms, and why did this one occur?
Solar storms are described as perturbations in the magnetic field of the Sun that result in the discharge of powerful energy bursts that are launched into space. Solar flares or coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are two terms used to describe these energy or radiation bursts. These radiation bursts have the potential to affect the ionosphere and magnetosphere of the Earth upon contact. The outcome might be as minor as the Northern Lights or as significant as the failure of electricity grids, the internet, or navigation systems, among other things.
‘An exploding magnetic filament in the southern hemisphere of the sun’, according to Spaceweather.com, is what is causing the solar storm we are currently seeing. The majority of the CME will travel south of Earth due to the explosion’s southerly location. However, a slight impact from its northern flank might be sufficient to trigger a geomagnetic storm.
‘An exploding magnetic filament in the southern hemisphere of the sun’, according to Spaceweather.com, is what is causing the solar storm we are currently seeing. The majority of the CME will travel south of Earth due to the explosion’s southerly location. However, a slight impact from its northern flank might be sufficient to trigger a geomagnetic storm.
