Saturday, January 11

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Supercharged auroras possible this weekend as enormous ‘hole’ in the sun spews solar wind towards Earth

Supercharged auroras possible this weekend as enormous ‘hole’ in the sun spews solar wind towards Earth

Science and Nature
Quick solar wind from a huge coronal hole in the sun might activate amazing auroral display screens this weekend. (Image credit: Left image: NOAA, ideal image: Canva Pro) A huge coronal hole has actually formed in the sun's environment, releasing an effective stream of solar wind towards Earth. Close by, a 2nd, a little smaller sized coronal hole is likewise directing solar wind our method.There is a fantastic opportunity of strong northern lights, specifically at high latitudes this weekend. Current solar activity has actually triggered the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center to provide a small G1 geomagnetic storm caution for Jan. 4 and Jan. 5.While geomagnetic storm watches of this level are not unusual, it's not somet...