A solar flare disrupts aviation communications and radio signals...and NASA monitors it

Weather of Arabia - NASA's Solar Energy Dynamics Observatory announced on Thursday the occurrence of a solar explosion considered the most powerful since 2017. This massive solar explosion was accompanied by the release of a coronal mass, which is a large explosion of solar plasma, according to what was reported on the "Mashable" website. " . It is believed that the estimated speed of this coronal mass exceeds 2,100 kilometers per second.

Although the Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation, this coronal ejection may cause magnetic storms on the Earth's surface, which may affect the Global Positioning System (GPS) and communications satellites.

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare on Dec. 14, 2023, peaking at 12:02 ET. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the event, which was classified as X2.8. https://t.co/4INrRFqIg7 pic.twitter.com/2dJ1YMkiXS

— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) December 14, 2023

Solar cycle 25 expects its zenith between January and next October

The sun is currently experiencing what is known as the “hurricane season,” which is a weather cycle that extends for an 11-year period for our planet’s star. The current cycle, solar cycle 25, is expected to witness its peak between January and October of next year, according to expectations announced by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Aerial.

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