The geomagnetic storm that began today at 3:00 AM Moscow time has been ongoing for over 17 consecutive hours, giving Earth no respite. Despite brief periods of weakening and hopes for stabilization, geomagnetic activity has not returned to normal.
The main reasons for the continued disturbance are two factors: the high speed of the solar wind, which at times exceeds 800 km/s (approximately twice the normal level), and the unfavorable direction of the interplanetary magnetic field — the so-called "northern" orientation. This orientation is considered extremely unfavorable as it amplifies the impact of the solar wind on Earth's magnetic field.
Currently, there is no observed decrease in these parameters — the graphs show consistently high values, and there are no signs of weakening. The storm itself remains at a medium level of intensity.
The strongest spike was recorded in the morning, when values approached the G3 level on the NOAA scale (a significant level of geomagnetic storm), but there have been no such peaks since.
Despite temporary weakening, the storm remains stable. There is no reason to expect its imminent end.
A G3-level geomagnetic storm can cause disruptions in radio communications and navigation systems, exacerbate conditions for high-frequency communications in polar regions, and lead to increased auroras, which may be visible at lower latitudes than usual. Sensitive individuals may experience headaches, fatigue, and general malaise.
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