Sky watchers need to see this new video of a recent solar flare showcasing the dazzling and beautiful eruptions of our Sun's energy.
The solar flare seen in the video was so powerful, that it created a radio blackout over Japan and southeast Asia. As such, radio operators in the area may have noticed some unusual effects during the flare. The solar flare also blasted a massive coronal mass ejection into space.
The CME is expected to pass close to Earth later this week. A simulation by the NOAA suggests it could hit as early as June 15. If it does, the solar flare’s CME could create geomagnetic storms around the world.While the solar flare video is exciting to see and dazzling to look at, the energy out Sun throws out is nothing to joke about. As I noted above, the CME that it ejected is set to pass close to Earth. When a CME hits Earth’s magnetic field, a number of things can happen.
For one, the storms can create more auroras, which are beautiful light shows in the sky. We’ve seen a number of auroras over the years, and they can even be seen on other planets like Mars, too. But CMEs also bring some adverse results too. What the solar flare video doesn’t show, is the changes in the Earth’s radiation belts, and even the currents in our magnetosphere. These are all changes that can lead to other effects on the planet, including magnetic disturbances of technology around the world. You can learn more about geomagnetic storms on theUltimately, being able to see the solar flare in video form is dazzling. But, it is important to remember just how dangerous these events are for Earth and other planets.
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