- Oct 20, 2022
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Probably the proverbial storm in a teacup (as always) however;
"America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reportedly issued its first severe solar storm warning since 2005 yesterday as a huge geomagnetic storm races towards Earth - meaning it could be the most powerful experienced in almost two decades.”
news.sky.com
www.independent.co.uk
According to various sauces, Internet and high frequency radio, and GPS service could be interrupted in some areas and magnetic changes could effect migrating birds and marine animals like whales that navigate using magnetic fields, possibly leading to beaching.
Northern Lights could be visible from many places in UK.
I shall keep any eye on the sky this evening but not holding my breath for anything spectacular.
"America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reportedly issued its first severe solar storm warning since 2005 yesterday as a huge geomagnetic storm races towards Earth - meaning it could be the most powerful experienced in almost two decades.”
Northern Lights could be visible in England and Wales as severe solar storm to hit overnight
The Sun has experienced a spike in activity in recent days that has seen six or seven eruptions on the surface of the star spit out solar material towards Earth. This could supercharge the Northern Lights and potentially cause disruption with infrastructure.
news.sky.com
A severe solar storm will bring the Northern Lights to the UK this weekend
‘Very rare’ event means auroras could be visible throughout the country, but may also lead to blackouts, Met Office warns
www.independent.co.uk
According to various sauces, Internet and high frequency radio, and GPS service could be interrupted in some areas and magnetic changes could effect migrating birds and marine animals like whales that navigate using magnetic fields, possibly leading to beaching.
Northern Lights could be visible from many places in UK.
I shall keep any eye on the sky this evening but not holding my breath for anything spectacular.
