It is common knowledge that the Sun, which is the largest object in our solar system, is highly agitated and could potentially unleash a devastating solar storm that may hit Earth. Although the recent solar storm that struck Earth a week ago had minimal impact, the forthcoming one has the potential to be significantly more destructive.
According to NASA, the first impact is anticipated to take place today, April 19, 2023, followed by another on April 20. The space agency believes that this encounter with Earth could be more detrimental.
The solar storm is caused by a massive coronal mass ejection (CME) that is heading towards Earth. As the cloud is traveling in the shape of a crescent, indirect impacts are expected before direct hits.
Despite being a limited strike, its consequences may be quite concerning. Reports suggest that it could potentially weaken the Earth’s magnetic fields to the point of developing cracks, which could allow a CME to penetrate the upper atmosphere and trigger a more severe storm.
Present-day solar storms pose considerable dangers, as they can disrupt GPS signals, impair mobile and internet connectivity, and even cause widespread power outages by damaging power grids. Additionally, electronic equipment on Earth is vulnerable to malfunctioning during such storms.
Space Weather Woman, a physicist who specializes in analyzing various weather phenomena, has advised that we should brace ourselves for potential auroras in the coming days
