Geomagnetic storm strikes Earth; know what happened

A geomagnetic storm hit Earth on October 30 and sparked some fascinating auroras.

The Sun is fascinating and its impact on Earth and humanity is varied- good and bad. While it may be responsible for life on Earth, there is no denying that the Sun's volatile nature can be very destructive. And since the dawn of the digital age, this detrimental impact has increased manifold. It all boils down to the fact that when the Sun blasts out huge amounts of energy, solar flares, solar wind, CME, and more, they can fry all the electronics on Earth and in the sky, if it is powerful enough. Fortunately, that is rare. (Unsplash)

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1/5 The Sun is fascinating and its impact on Earth and humanity is varied- good and bad. While it may be responsible for life on Earth, there is no denying that the Sun's volatile nature can be very destructive. And since the dawn of the digital age, this detrimental impact has increased manifold. It all boils down to the fact that when the Sun blasts out huge amounts of energy, solar flares, solar wind, CME, and more, they can fry all the electronics on Earth and in the sky, if it is powerful enough. Fortunately, that is rare. (Unsplash)

Now, just three days ago, spaceweather.com informed  that solar winds are rushing towards the Earth and they may spark a geomagnetic storm. Well, those solar winds did hit the Earth yesterday, October 30. According to NASA, there were no signs of a coronal mass ejection when the hit did happen. (Pixabay)

2/5 Now, just three days ago, spaceweather.com informed  that solar winds are rushing towards the Earth and they may spark a geomagnetic storm. Well, those solar winds did hit the Earth yesterday, October 30. According to NASA, there were no signs of a coronal mass ejection when the hit did happen. (Pixabay)

This phenomenon was initiated when a gigantic hole opened up in the Sun, letting loose solar winds, which caused a G-1 class geomagnetic storm on Earth.The fascinating images released by NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory show the giant hole through which solar flares were released.  (Pixabay)

3/5 This phenomenon was initiated when a gigantic hole opened up in the Sun, letting loose solar winds, which caused a G-1 class geomagnetic storm on Earth.The fascinating images released by NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory show the giant hole through which solar flares were released.  (Pixabay)

As per a  report by SpaceWeather, “As predicted, a fast-moving stream of solar wind is blowing around Earth today, Oct. 30th. The gaseous material is flowing from an equatorial hole in the sun's atmosphere. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for auroras shining through almost-full Moonlight”.  (Pixabay)

4/5 As per a  report by SpaceWeather, “As predicted, a fast-moving stream of solar wind is blowing around Earth today, Oct. 30th. The gaseous material is flowing from an equatorial hole in the sun's atmosphere. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for auroras shining through almost-full Moonlight”.  (Pixabay)

As informed by NASA, this geomagnetic storm was too weak to be a tangible threat. It sparked some auroras which were only limited to the Arctic Circle. NASA has released a short video of the Sun, in which you can see the solar winds being released from the surface.  (Pixabay)

5/5 As informed by NASA, this geomagnetic storm was too weak to be a tangible threat. It sparked some auroras which were only limited to the Arctic Circle. NASA has released a short video of the Sun, in which you can see the solar winds being released from the surface.  (Pixabay)