Geomagnetic storm likely today; know what NASA models have reveale

The latest NASA model suggests that CMEs can hit the Earth before the end of the day and they can cause internet blackouts. Check out what report reveals:

A geomagnetic storm is likely to be sparked on Earth due to a strong CME unleashed by the volatile Sun, which is heading for our planet. As explained by NOAA, a geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth. When Geomagnetic storms occur, among other things, they also create beautiful auroras. However, they can disrupt navigation systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and create harmful geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) in the power grid and pipelines and if strong enough, they can cause blackouts and internet shutdowns. (Pixabay)

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1/5 A geomagnetic storm is likely to be sparked on Earth due to a strong CME unleashed by the volatile Sun, which is heading for our planet. As explained by NOAA, a geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth. When Geomagnetic storms occur, among other things, they also create beautiful auroras. However, they can disrupt navigation systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and create harmful geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) in the power grid and pipelines and if strong enough, they can cause blackouts and internet shutdowns. (Pixabay)

Now. CMEs have been spotted traveling toward the Earth and they may hit the planet today, causing a geomagnitic storm. Before this, two CMEs had already hit the Earth on December 1. A report points out that an internet blackout can be caused because of the upcoming geomagnetic storm. (Pixabay)

2/5 Now. CMEs have been spotted traveling toward the Earth and they may hit the planet today, causing a geomagnitic storm. Before this, two CMEs had already hit the Earth on December 1. A report points out that an internet blackout can be caused because of the upcoming geomagnetic storm. (Pixabay)

According to a report by Spaceweather.com, “One and possibly two CMEs hit Earth's magnetic field on Dec. 1st, sparking a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. At the apex of the event, just before sunrise on the US west coast, auroras were photographed in the USA as far south as Arizona and California”. (Pixabay)

3/5 According to a report by Spaceweather.com, “One and possibly two CMEs hit Earth's magnetic field on Dec. 1st, sparking a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. At the apex of the event, just before sunrise on the US west coast, auroras were photographed in the USA as far south as Arizona and California”. (Pixabay)

The report further informed. “Are more CMEs on the way? Maybe. On Nov. 27th and 28th, the sun launched at least 3 CMEs toward Earth. The biggest one probably swept up some of the storm clouds in front of it, forming a Cannibal CME. It's possible that today's impacts account for all of those CMEs, but we can't rule out another impact before the day is over,” it added.  (Pexels)

4/5 The report further informed. “Are more CMEs on the way? Maybe. On Nov. 27th and 28th, the sun launched at least 3 CMEs toward Earth. The biggest one probably swept up some of the storm clouds in front of it, forming a Cannibal CME. It's possible that today's impacts account for all of those CMEs, but we can't rule out another impact before the day is over,” it added.  (Pexels)

A report by the Independent has informed that this geomagnetic storm can cause radio signals, GPS, and even internet connectivity shutdowns. To predict these storms, NASA has deployed the SOHO satellite that was launched on December 2, 1995. It is a joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the sun, its atmosphere, and its effects on the solar system. It is equipped with 12 scientific instruments, including Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (EIT), Michelson Doppler Imager (MDI), and more.  (REUTERS)

5/5 A report by the Independent has informed that this geomagnetic storm can cause radio signals, GPS, and even internet connectivity shutdowns. To predict these storms, NASA has deployed the SOHO satellite that was launched on December 2, 1995. It is a joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the sun, its atmosphere, and its effects on the solar system. It is equipped with 12 scientific instruments, including Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (EIT), Michelson Doppler Imager (MDI), and more.  (REUTERS)