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-Signs, Portents, and the Weather-
A powerful magnetic storm hit the Earth
2024-08-13
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] Scientists recorded a strong disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field on August 12, according to data published on the website of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of IKI and ISTP.

“There is currently a magnetic storm (strong, level G3) occurring in the Earth’s magnetosphere,” the publication says.

At the G3 level, problems with energy systems may arise on Earth, interruptions in satellite and low-frequency radio navigation, and disruptions in high-frequency radio communications are also possible. In addition, polar lights may be observed in mid-latitudes.

As reported by IA Regnum, the previous magnetic storm, which began on Earth on August 4, ended the next day. It almost reached the G3 level (strong) from 15:00 Moscow time to 21:00 on August 4, after which it began to weaken.

The following day, two powerful flares of the highest class occurred on the Sun. They were preceded by a series of medium explosions.

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Posted by:badanov

#3  Amazing northern lights the night before last here in northern Michigan. I’d never seen them before. It was incredible.
Posted by: Remoteman   2024-08-13 12:34  

#2  Maybe that's why my satellite went out yesterday.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2024-08-13 10:09  

#1  Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-08-13 06:25  

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