Highlights

  • Solar storm alert: NOAA and NASA monitoring
  • Coronal mass ejection (CME) heading towards Earth
  • Potential impacts: Mobile networks, GPS systems, power grids
  • G1 to G5-class geomagnetic storm possible

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Imminent Solar Storm Alert: Dangerous CME cloud set to strike Earth, warns NOAA

Today, Earth is at risk from a powerful solar storm caused by an X1-class solar flare, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns of a dangerous Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that will hit Earth.

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      In the wake of an intense X1-class solar flare eruption, a colossal Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) was discharged. NASA's models had earlier anticipated this CME cloud to strike both Mars and Venus.

      However, an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests that Earth isn't spared and is poised to experience this solar storm today, on June 23rd, 2023.

      The potency of the CME is so extreme that NASA has predicted a possible erosion of a portion of Venus' atmosphere upon impact. The exact severity of this solar storm's effects on Earth remains unclear.

      As reported by SpaceWeather.com, "Forecasters from NOAA predict the possibility of minor G1-class geomagnetic storms late on June 23rd, as a result of the CME potentially hitting Earth's magnetic field. This CME was propelled into space following the X1-class solar flare event on June 20.

      Initial models suggested that Earth might escape the CME's path, but recent data implies a peripheral impact is plausible.

      Impending Solar Storm Predicted to Hit Earth

      Following its encounter with Venus today, the CME is expected to hit Earth, before proceeding to reach Mars by June 25.

      According to NASA's model, the ensuing solar storm's intensity may be sufficient to stimulate observable auroras from satellites orbiting Mars.Assessing the potential impact of the impending solar storm on Earth is challenging.

      The extent of the solar storm's effects will be dictated by whether the CME results in a grazing strike or a direct hit. A peripheral impact may trigger a G1 or G2-class geomagnetic storm, whereas a direct strike could potentially generate a more damaging G5-class storm.

      These higher class storms can severely affect small satellites, disrupt mobile networks, GPS systems, and pose a significant threat to terrestrial electronics and power grids by drastically augmenting magnetic potential.

      Exploring the GOES-16 Satellite

      Launched on November 19, 2016, GOES-16, previously referred to as GOES-R prior to reaching geostationary orbit, is the pioneer of the GOES-R series of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites managed by NASA and NOAA.

      Operational since December 18, 2017, GOES-16 orbits over the Atlantic Ocean and persistently provides imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth's Western Hemisphere.

      Furthermore, it features a lightning mapper that detects both inter-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning. Given its crucial role in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and predicting solar storms like the one expected today, GOES-16 is a truly indispensable tool.

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