The sun threw dark plasma to the side of the planet.
Scientists said that on Wednesday, August 17 , Earth may be covered by a weak or moderate magnetic storm. It will be associated with a solar emission (SME) that occurred on Sunday, reports SpaceWeather.
In addition, a magnetic storm may cover our planet and on August 18, a stream of solar wind rushes to Earth at high speed. .
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The CME was thrown towards the Earth during the “dark plasma eruption” that occurred on the Sun 14 August Its source was the sunspot AR3076. Moving at a speed of more than 600 kilometers per second, the plume resulted in a coronal mass ejection. Observations made by the SOHO observatory showed that the SME component is directed toward Earth and could lead to a weak to moderate magnetic storm on August 17.
Magnetic storms are disturbances in the Earth's geomagnetic field that can last for several hours to several days and have different intensity. They affect the operation of communication systems and can cause technical failures.
Magnetic storms can also affect the condition of elderly and weather-dependent people. Yes, a person can feel a headache, dizziness, nausea, irritability, insomnia, muscle pain, etc.
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Previously scientists stated that increased solar activity forces the satellites located in the Earth's orbit, to leave their orbits. According to researchers' forecasts, the situation will only worsen in the future.
