A powerful magnetic storm will fall on a solar eclipse: a calendar of magnetic storms for April

The second month of this spring will begin with a medium-strength magnetic storm. She will start April 1 and will last two days until April 2 inclusive. Several weak and one strong magnetic storm are predicted in April.

This is reported by the weather site Meteoagent. Note that forecasts for magnetic storms are calculated using satellite systems NOAA, TESIS and scientific international meteorological laboratories around the world.

After that, from 3 to 9 Aprilit should be relatively quiet on the Sun, so significant perturbations of the Earth’s magnetic field should not be expected.

10 and 11and April 16 and 17 magnetic storms of medium strength are expected again (their strength, as in the beginning of the month, will be four points).

Strong magnetic storm will cover the Earth April 20 and 21. According to the forecast, its capacity will reach six points. Note that the solar eclipse will also take place on April 20.

After that, no more events are predicted, but it should be remembered that these data are approximate, because sometimes changes in the Sun can be a surprise even for scientists.


A powerful magnetic storm will fall on a solar eclipse: a calendar of magnetic storms for April

As you know, a magnetic storm is perturbation of the geomagnetic field of our planet. They are caused by streams of charged particles thrown out by the Sun.

During periods of storms, weather dependent, pregnant women, as well as the elderly and those who have chronic diseases, you should be especially careful about your health. At this time, their health may worsen.

Earlier we talked about what magnetic storms are and how they arise. Read more about this in our material.

Source: Obozrevatel

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