On October 3, an object with magnitude X9.0 appeared on the surface of the Sun. a solar flare occurred. This event was accompanied by a halo-coronal mass ejection aimed directly at Earth, and aurorae are expected to be observed on our planet.

The sun is currently at the peak of its eleven-year activity cycle. During this period, solar flares occur every day. After the X7.1 explosion on October 1, the X9.0 explosion was recorded as one of the twenty most powerful explosions ever recorded. This has the Beta-Gamma-Delta classification. sunspotwith a complex magnetic structure and often powerful explosions has the potential to produce.

Effects of solar flares: geomagnetic storms

solar flares on earth may temporarily interfere with high frequency radio communications. What really draws attention, however, are geomagnetic storms that occur when coronal mass ejections (CME) interact with Earth’s magnetosphere. It is estimated that auroras can reach latitudes of up to 50 degrees; This provides a great observation opportunity for nature lovers.

solar particles with the Earth’s magnetic field Its interaction combines with gases in the atmosphere and causes light shows. Experts say that these natural events, in addition to their effects on communication systems, also provide important data for scientific research.