The Earth's magnetosphere may experience disturbances due to solar activity, reports the Phobos weather center. A stream of fast solar wind has already begun to exert influence, manifesting in weak geomagnetic disturbances. A weak magnetic storm is expected on Wednesday, October 16, for the second day in a row.
Experts also note the presence of two active groups of sunspots that have reached the level of forming M-class flares. This is the fourth of five levels in terms of X-ray radiation power. Nevertheless, the probability that these spots will have a significant impact on Earth remains small.
Solar flares are classified into five levels: A, B, C, M, and X. The minimum level, A0.0, corresponds to a radiation power of ten nanowatts per square meter, and each subsequent class increases the power tenfold. Strong flares can cause magnetic storms on Earth.
Read more on the topic:
Earth is covered by a magnetic storm, it will last until the end of Monday
A strong G3-class magnetic storm has begun on Earth
The planet is covered: the strongest magnetic storm has begun on Earth
