A weak G1 magnetic storm began on Earth on February 3rd. This was reported on Thursday on the website of the Laboratory of Solar X-Ray Astronomy of the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The magnetic storm was caused by a solar flare of medium strength (M class), which lasted more than four hours on January 30. In addition, the flare was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection directed towards the Earth.
As noted in the laboratory, increased activity is observed on the Sun – several large areas with sunspots are recorded. At the same time, the star is at an early stage of the cycle and the peak of its activity is expected only in the middle of 2023.
On February 1st, astronomers reported that another magnetic storm would hit Earth on February 5th. The magnetosphere will also be restless on February 6 and 10. Then, after a short break, two powerful solar flares are predicted towards the end of the month – February 18 and 25.
A noticeable increase in geomagnetic activity (magnetic storms) has been recorded by ground tracking stations since the beginning of January. According to the Solar X-Ray Astronomy Laboratory, disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field began to appear after the New Year holidays. January 2022 has become one of the most geomagnetically eventful months in the past few years.
In December, general practitioner Viktor Lishin spoke about how solar flares can affect health. The expert noted that during outbreaks, people often have headaches, joints, interruptions in the work of the heart, and sleep worsens. In order to reduce the effects of magnetic storms on health, one should try to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Source: IZ
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