The Space Weather Prediction Center has announced a Geomagnetic Storm Watch scheduled from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6. This watch follows a powerful solar flare emitted by the sun on Oct. 3, captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. The forecasted arrival of coronal mass ejections prompted this issuance. Solar flares are bursts of energy associated with active regions on the sun, visible as sunspots. The recent X9.0 flare is the second strongest in Solar Cycle 25 and the most intense since 2017. Solar flares can impact various systems including radio communications, power grids, and spacecraft. The recent radiation could lead to disruptions in high-frequency communication bands. The NOAA has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch due to anticipated coronal mass ejections that could impact Earth’s geomagnetic field. This storm may result in limited effects on technological infrastructure. Additionally, aurora lights may be visible over northern states and parts of the Midwest to Oregon.
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Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued as Sun Unleashes Strongest Solar Flare Since 2017
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