Calm Before the Storm: Earth's Magnetic Field Has Stabilized, But Not for Long

There are several coronal holes on the Sun; magnetic storms may resume in the second half of the week

The Earth's magnetic field has stabilized for a few days. However, several medium-sized coronal holes are already visible on the side facing Earth. From the second half of the week, they will have a moderate impact on the magnetic field, which may lead to the resumption of weak magnetic storms.

Weak decreasing probabilities of magnetic storms persist: today 36%, tomorrow, April 8, – 25%, and April 9 – 12%, but in general, the planet has left the zone of unstable solar wind.
Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of IKI and ISZF

Regarding solar activity on a global level, the situation remains uncertain. Over the past few days, significant ejections of matter have been recorded on the far side and on the edge of the Sun. However, similar phenomena have not been observed on the side facing Earth for a long time.

In this regard, it is difficult to determine where the real decline in activity is now occurring, and where it is just a coincidence when powerful flares occur far from Earth, creating the appearance of a calm Sun. Scientists remind us that the peak of solar activity for 2025 was previously predicted for April-May. Soon we will be able to see how accurate this forecast was.

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