Poor health and radio communication problems: due to a strong solar flare, a strong G3 class magnetic storm is raging on Earth
Increased activity continues on the Sun, which is accompanied by a massive coronal mass ejection.
Here's What We Know
Scientists have recorded a flare, which is classified as X4 - this is one of the most powerful categories, which will certainly cause consequences on Earth.
It is expected that today - 16 September - will be a strong magnetic storm class G3, which will cause not only problems with radio communications and auroras in uncharacteristic regions, as it was in August, but also affect the well-being of people.
This short video captured using data from the GOES Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) clearly shows the intense X-class flare that peaked around 1529 UTC today. pic.twitter.com/r7UpUhoTVl
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre (@NWSSWPC) September 14, 2024
The magnetic storm will subside tomorrow, but the Sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, which is expected to culminate in 2025, so such events will occur even more frequently. By the way, the last flare occurred on 12 September, but it was shorter in duration.
Source: Space Weather
