NOAA Warns of Monday Geomagnetic Storm; Northern Lights Likely to Dazzle

March 25, 2024
NOAA Warns of Monday Geomagnetic Storm; Northern Lights Likely to Dazzle
  • The NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a warning for a geomagnetic storm on Monday due to a solar flare.

  • A recent severe geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection resulted in communication disruptions and voltage control issues.

  • The current storm has been downgraded and is expected to cause only minor disruptions, primarily affecting radio transmissions and high-frequency communications.

  • Infrastructure operators have been alerted to the possibility of satellite anomalies or GPS disruptions.

  • The public may notice effects such as an extended aurora borealis and slight communication delays.

  • The solar activity is part of the solar maximum phase, during which geomagnetic storms are more frequent, occurring a few times a year.

  • The storm provides an opportunity for people at higher latitudes to see the northern lights.

  • In related space news, NASA's Hubble has captured new images of stormy weather on Jupiter, including the 'Great Red Spot.'

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