Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say that a 'Cannibal' eruption from the Sun is headed towards Earth. The Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is supposed to strike us around December 1st.
The upcoming Cannibal CME comes from two previous solar storms, and according to NASA's predictions, it's going to have a big effect on Earth. Dr. Tamitha Skov, a well-known space weather physicist, suggests that this trio of solar events might bring a strong geomagnetic storm, reaching G3 geomagnetic storm (Strong) conditions.
A G3-class storm is pretty serious business. The recent one on November 5th not only lit up the sky with colorful auroras but also created some unique deep-red SAR arcs. These arcs might look like auroras, but they're actually a way of showing the heat energy moving from Earth's ring current system
I can only say I'm thankful it wasn't an X-class but was close and with a weakened magnetic shield will be interested to see results. Serious time requires serious focus on being prepared for a bigger or major strike. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/XPsqbm8K7L — CaptJack (@CaptJac21872099) November 29, 2023
A geomagnetic storm is like a hiccup in Earth's magnetic bubble, mostly caused by the solar wind bumping into our magnetic field. This upcoming storm might create effects similar to the Northern Lights, but instead of staying up north, they could show up in more places around the world. It's like a cosmic light show for skywatchers, but there's a catch – this storm also brings the chance of messing with our technology.
The Space Weather Prediction Center from NOAA is giving us a heads-up about possible G3+ conditions. This kind of space weather could mess with things like satellite navigation and low-frequency radio, and it's also a signal for some stunning auroras. Power grid workers and satellite communication teams are on their toes, getting ready for whatever might come our way.
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