Solar storm strike on Earth possible today as CME likely to deliver glancing blows, reports NASA

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A CME was hurled towards the Earth on December 24, and it can spark a solar storm today, December 27, reveal NASA models.

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On December 24, Christmas Eve day, a coronal mass ejection (CME) was released after a magnetic filament erupted on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. Now, a solar storm is expected to hit Earth.

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NASA models earlier revealed that it was likely to deliver a glancing blow to the Earth, triggering a minor solar storm.xt Here

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The CME sideswipe can spark auroras in the Arctic Circle and high-latitude regions. 

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SpaceWeather.com said that a G1-class storm was possible today, December 27.

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However, since it is not a head-on impact, there is a possibility that the CME entirely misses the Earth.

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Due to limited technology, it is not possible to confirm whether or not the CME will actually make an impact.

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NASA models were based on data received from its SOHO and SDO satellites observing the Sun.

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G1-class solar storms are known to interfere with radio waves, leading to disruptions in communication for mariners, aviators, drone pilots, and more.