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Oct162024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sun Enters Solar Maximum Triggering Strongest Geomagnetic Storm in Two Decades

NASA, NOAA, and the International Solar Cycle Prediction Panel have confirmed that the Sun has entered the peak phase of its 11-year cycle, known as Solar Cycle 25. This period, called the solar maximum, is characterized by heightened solar activity, including an increase in sunspots and solar eruptions. The solar maximum, which began earlier this year, is expected to last for about a year, posing both exciting research opportunities and challenges for technology and infrastructure on Earth. What is Solar Maximum? During the solar maximum, the Sun’s magnetic poles flip, and the number of sunspots and solar flares surge. These flares, along with coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can send vast amounts of charged particles into space, which interact with Earth's magnetic field. When these ...

Another Powerful Solar Storm from Sunspot AR3664 Headed Towards mother Earth, likely to happen Blackouts

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A powerful stream of energized particles, known as a solar storm, is currently headed towards Earth, with potential to cause radio blackouts and the stunning aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. According to NASA's spaceweather.com, this storm originated from the sunspot AR3664 on May 27 and has been classified as an X2.8 flare, marking it as one of the most intense solar events in recent years. X-class solar flares are the strongest solar flares, described by NASA as "giant explosions on the sun that send energy, light, and high-speed particles into space." These powerful flares have the capability to disrupt various forms of communication on Earth. Immediate Impact and Potential Threats Earth has already experienced interruptions in shortwave radio communications ...

Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Radio Blackouts Expected On Earth

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The Sun has emitted its strongest flare of the current solar cycle, a category X8.7 storm, sending a powerful surge of energized particles hurtling towards Earth. The flare, originating from sunspot AR3664, is anticipated to cause radio blackouts upon impact, particularly affecting regions such as the United States. In a dramatic display of solar activity, the Sun has unleashed its most potent flare of the current solar cycle, sending shockwaves of energized particles hurtling towards Earth. Originating from an active sunspot designated AR3664, the flare, classified as a category X8.7 storm, represents a significant escalation in solar activity. According to reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the sunspot responsible for the flare is situated at t...