HT TECH wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe

Solar storm triggers geomagnetic storm, sparks dazzling Auroras over Canada, UK

Breathtaking auroras were seen over Canada and UK after a solar storm struck the Earth's atmosphere and sparked a geomagnetic storm.

By: HT TECH
Updated on: Aug 09 2022, 16:31 IST
Solar storm created stunning green and purple auroras across Canada and UK.  (NASA)
Solar storm created stunning green and purple auroras across Canada and UK.  (NASA)

We all are aware that the sun is at the peak of solar activity and has been generating solar storms that are hitting earth with increasing frequency. These solar storms are dangerous as they have the potential to harm satellites and GPS systems. While this sounds very scary, these solar storms, when they collide with the magnetic field above Earth spark geomagnetic storms and also produce breathtaking auroras. The same happened on late Sunday (Aug. 7) and early Monday (August 8) after solar particles entered earth’s atmosphere. It created stunning green and purple auroras across northern high latitudes of our planet. Space lovers in Canada and the United Kingdom got to enjoy these stunning auroras. An aurora is a natural colourful light that can be seen mostly in high-latitude areas after solar particles interact with earth’s magnetic field. Gary Pearson, a photographer near the northeastern coast of Britain has shared the pictures of the breathtaking auroras on Twitter. He tweeted, "Great to have another visit from the northern lights, a.k.a. Aurora Borealis here at Brancaster Staithe in North Norfolk early this morning."

As reported by Spaceweather.com, a solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field on August 7th. The solar wind even triggered a G2-class (moderately strong) geomagnetic storm. The portal said, “This event was not in the forecast, so the resulting auroras came as a surprise.” For the unversed, geomagnetic storms are measured on "G scale" from 1 to 5 with G1 being minor and G5 being extreme.

You may be interested in

42% OFF
Celestron Speciality Series Travel Scope 70 Telescope
  • 45.72 x 17.78 x 35.56 cm
  • 1.91 kilograms
  • 2 Years warranty
₹10,999₹18,990
Buy now
53% OFF
Celestron Powerseeker 60az Telescope
  • 41.91 x 25.4 x 74.93 cm
  • 1.66 kilograms
  • 2 Years warranty
₹7,490₹15,990
Buy now
34% OFF
Celestron Powerseeker 50az Telescope Manual Alt Azimuth
  • 83.82 x 12.7 x 20.32 cm
  • 1.64 kilograms
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty
₹5,499₹8,390
Buy now
23% OFF
Celestron 71256 G2 10x50 Upclose Wide Angle Porro Binocular
  • 20.32 x 17.78 x 6.35 cm
  • 0.77 kilograms
  • Lifetime warranty
₹4,999₹6,500
Buy now

A few days back, Dr. Tamitha Skov, a space weather specialist, had predicted that a massive solar storm could hit the Earth, resulting in dramatic aurora displays.

Also read: Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here.

She posted a warning on Twitter about the possible solar flare that was headed toward Earth. However, the solar storm broke out after a few days.

Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on ,Twitter, Facebook, , and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

First Published Date: 09 Aug, 16:25 IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS