Space Weather Forecast: A Solar Storm Hits Earth today!

Space Weather Forecast: A Solar Storm Hits Earth today!

Space forecasters expect to hit Earth today, a solar storm that could trigger the phenomenon of northern lights.

It was found that a hole had been opened in the atmosphere of the Sun, allowing a stream of solar wind to be released. Space weather experts predict that solar winds will hit Earth today and the next day, leaving the polar twilight at the upper levels of the northern hemisphere.

The particles are now making their way through a 150 million-kilometer (150-kilometer) journey from the sun to Earth, which is expected to arrive on May 19.

"A small stream of solar wind is expected to isolate the Earth's magnetic field on May 19 and 20," said Space Weather. The gas flows from a small hole in the atmosphere of the Sun. Magnetic disorders can cause the polar twilight phenomenon". The polar twilight, which includes the northern and southern lights, occurs when solar particles strike the atmosphere

As the solar wind shelled the magnetic surface, stunning blue lights could appear because this layer of the atmosphere deviates from particles. Scientists raise fears of the sun entering the "catastrophic dormant" stage that may threaten life on Earth, however, researchers also noticed that the consequences of a solar storm and space weather, can extend beyond the northern or southern lights.

For the most part, Earth's magnetic field protects people from radiation from sunspots, but solar storms can affect satellite-based technology. Solar wind can heat the Earth's outer atmosphere, causing it to be extended. This may affect satellites in orbit, which can damage the GPS navigation system, mobile signal and satellite TV such as Sky.

In addition, increased particles can lead to high currents in the magnetic cover, which can lead to higher electricity than usual in power lines, resulting in the explosion of electrical transformers, power plants, and power loss. Such a situation is rarely happening, with the biggest solar storm paralyzing technology in 1859, when the rise in electricity during what is now known as the "Carrington event" was so strong that telegraph systems failed throughout Europe.

There are also reports that some buildings were set on fire as a result of the increase in electricity. However, a recent study found that these solar storms should occur on average every 25 years. Research from Warwick University and "British Antarctic Survey", the last 14 solar courses dating back 150 years, analyzed.

Analysis showed that "severe" magnetic storms occurred in 42 of the past 150 years, and "great" superstorms occurred in 6 years of 150. If it hit the earth, researchers said, it could have destroyed technology on our planet. "These superstorms are rare events but assessing their chances is an important part of planning for the level of mitigation needed to protect citizens," said Professor Sandra Chapman, of the Center for Fusion, Space and Astronomical Physics at Warwick University. This research suggests a new way to deal with historical data, to provide a better picture of the opportunity for superstorms and the activity of storms that we are likely to see in the future."