This morning, a magnetic storm occurred on Earth, caused by a solar flare of class M3.3 (medium intensity) that occurred on January 21.
Throughout the day, the level of geomagnetic activity reached five points on the Kp-index, which corresponds to a G1 class storm. Such storms can affect the operation of satellite systems and cause malaise in weather-sensitive people. It is recommended to drink more water, rest, and stay calm.
Also today, January 25, a class M2.4 flare occurred on the Sun, peaking at 00:04 Moscow time. According to the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, solar activity is shifting to the west and does not have a significant impact on Earth.
The K-index is an indicator that shows how "disturbed" the Earth's magnetic field is.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that a rare ejection of black plasma occurred on the Sun.
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