Massive solar storm to hit Earth soon? NASA issues warning, know all about Solar Cycle 25
According to a recent alert issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the United States space agency, a massive solar storm could hit Earth anytime soon as a result of a solar flare that emerged from the Sun. Let’s learn more about it!
About The Solar Storm
The Sun is expected to become even more active as it approaches the peak of its 11-year cycle, which can result in massive solar flares and geomagnetic storms for the Earth, potentially causing blackouts and service disruptions in parts of the world.
According to NASA, solar flares, which are one of the most powerful explosive events that can be witnessed on Earth, are set to become more volatile as a result of Solar Cycle 25. A solar flare recently emerged from the Sun, potentially causing a geostorm on Earth.
What Is Solar Cycle 25?
According to NASA scientists, the Sun is in Solar Cycle 25, which means that the star’s activity will become more volatile and will continue to rise until the peak is reached. According to scientists, the Solar Cycle 25 began on December 25, 2021. This is the 25th solar cycle since 1755, and the Sun’s activity is expected to peak. It started in December 2019 with a minimum smoothed sunspot number of 1.8. This is expected to last until 2030, when sunspot activity will be at its peak, resulting in more geomagnetic storms and solar flares.
In a tweet, the space agency wrote, “Huge solar eruptions called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) will likely become more frequent as we approach the peak of the Sun’s 11-year activity cycle – called solar maximum – in 2025.” They further explained, “With more activity comes an increase in space weather events including solar flares and solar eruptions, which can impact radio communications, electric power grids, and navigation signals, as well as pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.”
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