A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sol It will reach Earth tomorrow, shortly before noon, which can cause northern lights and possible interruptions in technological services, according to American meteorologists. This phenomenon occurs while the Sun reaches its peak activity in its 11-year cycle.
The CME, a plasma explosion and magnetic field, It travels at a speed of four million kilometers per hour. It is expected to impact Earth between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. (Central Mexico time), and the effects could last until the next day.
You might be interested: Biden and Netanyahu had a “productive” telephone conversation, says the White House
Las geomagnetic storms Derived from the impact can affect satellites, GPS navigation systems and radio signals. In addition, the northern lights, which cause the phenomenon, could be visible as far south as California and Alabama, provided dark conditions are suitable.
He Space Weather Prediction Center issued a level 4 (G4) geomagnetic storm alert, just one level below the maximum, recorded in May of this year, when the most intense solar storms in two decades were experienced. However, specialists warn that more precise predictions will not be able to be made until about 15 or 30 minutes before impact, when the CME crosses the monitoring satellites.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)) has already been informed, as have the companies that manage the electrical network in the United States, so that they can take preventive measures in case of possible effects.
You might be interested: North Korea ‘permanently’ closes the border with the South
Although this phenomenon can disrupt some technologies, it also provides the opportunity to witness a natural spectacle extraordinary. Experts recommend observing the auroras away from city lights and use digital cameras to capture the event, as they usually capture details that the human eye does not perceive with the naked eye.
These types of solar phenomena highlight both the risks to technological infrastructure and the visual beauty they offer to those who have the opportunity to witness them.
MSA