Severe Solar Storm Earth Classified As G5
Extreme conditions due to cluster of sunspots
NOAA and other organizations monitoring situation
Late Friday the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared that the Earth was currently under a G5 geomagnetic storm. This is the first G5-level storm since October 2003 and is the result of a cluster of sunspots. Increased solar activity also causes auroras that are visible in the skies of the northern and southern hemispheres.
Conditions first reached G5 levels at 6:54pm UTC on Friday May 10, 2024 and may persist through the weekend. The current storm is being compared to the Carrington Event of 1859, which was the most intense solar storm on record.
Organizations around the world are monitoring the situation and taking steps to mitigate any potential risks. The NOAA has issued a geomagnetic storm warning and is advising people to be aware of the potential for power outages and other disruptions. Airlines are also taking precautions, such as rerouting flights away from the polar regions where the effects of the storm are expected to be most severe.
The current solar storm is a reminder of the importance of space weather and its potential impact on our planet. By monitoring and understanding these events, we can take steps to mitigate their risks and protect our infrastructure and way of life.
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