Autumnal equinox, geomagnetic storm
Geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth following autumnal equinox
A coronal mass ejection could strike the Earth's magnetosphere this week and cause a geomagnetic storm due to conditions caused by the autumnal equinox.
Geomagnetic storm from the sun expected to blast Earth tonight — here’s what to brace for
Meteorologists predict that Earth could be blasted by a geomagnetic storm on Wednesday due to its timing with the autumnal equinox. A coronal mass ejection — when plasma and magnetic particles burst forth from the sun’s surface — occurred on Sunday, the same day as the official start of fall, Space.com reported.
Geomagnetic Storm Due to Fall Equinox to Hit Earth This Week
The Earth is prone to more geomagnetic storms during the spring and fall equinoxes than throughout the solstices.
Autumnal equinox makes Earth more vulnerable to geomagnetic storms
During the solstices, when Earth's poles are pointed towards, the Sun, our planet experiences the least geomagnetic storms. In contrast, data collected between 1932 and 2014 shows geomagnetic storms are twice as likely around the times of the equinoxes, according to Space.com.
Equinox increases chances of geomagnetic storm from solar eruption this week
The sunspot AR3835 erupted on Sunday (Sept. 22) during Earth's equinox when even a glancing blow can cause a geomagnetic storm.
Auroras may paint the northern US tonight as Earth reels from 'strong' G3 geomagnetic storm
Vibrant auroras could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania tonight as Earth reels from a "strong" G3-class geomagnetic storm. However, the nearly full Harvest Moon may complicate viewing opportunities.
Northern Lights Forecast Update: ‘Severe’ Geomagnetic Storm Observed
The Northern Lights may be seen Monday, Sept. 16 as far south as California, Missouri and Colorado after major solar activity ...
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has ...
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Severe solar storm triggers magnificent northern lights unusually far south
Spawned by a coronal mass ejection, or wave of plasma unleashed by the sun, the storm reached level G4 or “severe” on the 1 to 5 scale for geomagnetic storms. Viewed deep into the southern ...
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where You Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight Amid Strong Geomagnetic Storm
The northern lights may be visible as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa and Oregon because of a strong geomagnetic storm ...
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Strong geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights Thursday night above Minnesota
A strong (G3 class) geomagnetic storm on the sun is sending pulses of energy toward Earth. As the particles interact with ...
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Strong Geomagnetic storm could spark auroras over Great Lakes
An intense solar flare and a coronal mass ejection could mean Northern Lights early this week as far south as Pennsylvania.