Weather-sensitive people should prepare: a powerful magnetic storm may hit the Earth today

The peak intensity of the magnetic storm is expected in the evening of March 20

A series of solar flares will trigger a powerful magnetic storm on Earth on March 20. This is evidenced by data from the IZMIRAN Space Weather Center.

The peak of the magnetic storm is expected from 10:00 to 12:00 Moscow time, its intensity will reach 5 points on the geomagnetic scale. In the evening, the strength of the oscillations will increase to 6 points.

The magnetic storm may be associated with recent solar flares. It can affect the health of people susceptible to changes in the geomagnetic field.

According to experts, a large number of solar flares and magnetic storms are expected in the second half of March.

Earlier www1.ru reported that a powerful magnetic storm could hit the Earth by the evening.

Read materials on the topic:

Four powerful class M flares recorded on the Sun: there are risks of magnetic storms

The most powerful flare of the penultimate class occurred on the Sun: what are the consequences for the inhabitants of the Earth

A flare of the penultimate class of power was recorded on the Sun: what does this threaten the inhabitants of the Earth

Now on home