Meteorological people - get ready! A powerful flare has occurred on the Sun, which will cause a large-scale geomagnetic storm on Earth

Yesterday (3 October), a powerful flare occurred on the Sun, the consequences of which will be felt on Earth. NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft recorded the coronal mass ejection and warned scientists of impending problems.

Here's What We Know

Recall, in May there was a magnetic storm, which is called extreme. So here is a new colossal energy release exceeds the May one and is recognised as a flare of class X9.05. It will become the most powerful since 2017!

The situation is complicated by the fact that a powerful explosion also took place on the Sun on 2 October and the energy of the two explosions can add up, leading to even greater potential dangers for the Earth.

This storm poses a threat to high-voltage power lines, satellites may be affected, and navigation and communication systems on Earth may be disrupted.

We should expect a significant deterioration in the well-being of people who are meteorologically dependent, they may have severe headaches, pressure spikes, accelerated heartbeat, dizziness.

The only bonus from such significant solar emissions is the incredible beauty of the Polar Lights in places where they do not occur.

Solar energy is expected to reach the Earth on 4-6 October, after which geomagnetic activity will gradually decline. But scientists warn that at this time the Sun is in a period of increased activity, which will last about a year, so the appearance of the strongest flares of class X can occur at any time.

Source: Space