Citizens of Belarus to Witness the Aurora Borealis
A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, according to the Center for Space Weather Forecasting. This geomagnetic storm, caused by a coronal mass ejection following a solar flare, is expected to reach our planet on September 1 or 2.
Such storms can generate electrical currents in pipelines, degrade radio communication and satellite navigation, and cause auroras in unexpected locations. The storm is strong enough to potentially result in auroras at latitudes around 55 degrees, including Postavy, Myory, Sharkovshchina, and Braslav in Belarus, for several hours on the night of September 2. However, the exact timing of these auroras depends on the night of the 2nd.
G4-class storms range from -100 to -200 nT over a cycle. These strong magnetic storms often cause voltage control issues and false triggers of protective devices. They can also lead to degradation of satellite performance, disrupting various services that rely on space technology.
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It is important to note that while this solar storm is significant, the exact impact on Earth's systems is yet to be determined. Further research is ongoing to predict and understand the storm's behaviour and potential effects. The search results do not provide the names of the leaders of the research institutions responsible for the space weather forecasts related to solar activity and geomagnetic storms on September 1-2, nor do they mention who published this information on the "Center for Space Weather Forecasting" website.
As always, stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
