Geomagnetic storm to spark auroras, radio blackouts on Earth soon, reveals NASA

NASA and NOAA models have suggested that a G-2 class geomagnetic storm may hit Earth tomorrow and cause radio blackouts and those fascinating auroras at the poles.

A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere that is caused by solar activity. Since we are moving close to the 25th solar cycle, the frequency of solar activity has increased and this will likely lead to more powerful solar storms being generated by our Sun. (REUTERS)

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1/6 A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere that is caused by solar activity. Since we are moving close to the 25th solar cycle, the frequency of solar activity has increased and this will likely lead to more powerful solar storms being generated by our Sun. (REUTERS)

NASA and NOAA have suggested that a coronal mass ejection (CME) is moving close to the Earth and might collide with it on November 12. This CME can cause geomagnetic storms leading to aurora lights and radio blackouts.  (Pexels)

2/6 NASA and NOAA have suggested that a coronal mass ejection (CME) is moving close to the Earth and might collide with it on November 12. This CME can cause geomagnetic storms leading to aurora lights and radio blackouts.  (Pexels)

Renowned space weather physicist, and solar storm enthusiast, Tamitha Skov, explained it all with her post on her X account, “A #Solarstorm Encore: A new direct hit comes! NOAA & NASA models show an impact expected by November 12 (optimistic estimates say late November 11 if the storm is fast). Although not as strong as the recent storm, this one could reach G2 levels & bring #aurora to mid-latitudes.”  (Pixabay)

3/6 Renowned space weather physicist, and solar storm enthusiast, Tamitha Skov, explained it all with her post on her X account, “A #Solarstorm Encore: A new direct hit comes! NOAA & NASA models show an impact expected by November 12 (optimistic estimates say late November 11 if the storm is fast). Although not as strong as the recent storm, this one could reach G2 levels & bring #aurora to mid-latitudes.”  (Pixabay)

It should be kept in mind that predictions of geomagnetic storm by these models can change as exact forecasts are tough to make. The upcoming geomagnetic storm can affect drone pilots, mariners, aviators, and emergency responders.  (Pixabay)

4/6 It should be kept in mind that predictions of geomagnetic storm by these models can change as exact forecasts are tough to make. The upcoming geomagnetic storm can affect drone pilots, mariners, aviators, and emergency responders.  (Pixabay)

GOES-16 is the first of the GOES-R series of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites operated by NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). It is an important tool for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and space weather prediction, along with other space phenomena.  (NASA)

5/6 GOES-16 is the first of the GOES-R series of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites operated by NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). It is an important tool for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and space weather prediction, along with other space phenomena.  (NASA)

Apart from this, the NASA SDO observes the Sun to collect data from various solar activities. For this, it uses three major instruments including They include the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI), Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE), and Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA). These initiatives by NASA  are extremely necessary to predict the phenomenons like a Geomagnetic storm. (NASA)

6/6 Apart from this, the NASA SDO observes the Sun to collect data from various solar activities. For this, it uses three major instruments including They include the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI), Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE), and Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA). These initiatives by NASA  are extremely necessary to predict the phenomenons like a Geomagnetic storm. (NASA)