Solar plasma clouds may hit Earth Sept 8–9
Multiple solar plasma eruptions may reach Earth on September 8 and 9.
Consensus
- Multiple solar plasma ejections have been detected on the Sun for several days.
- At least two impacts from solar plasma clouds on Earth are expected on September 8 and 9.
- The impacts are predicted to cause geomagnetic disturbances.
- Solar wind speed may increase nearly twofold, reaching about 700 km/s.
- The peak of disturbances is expected overnight on September 9.
- The event was reported by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research, RAS, via their Telegram channel.
Points of divergence
- Two or three plasma clouds may affect Earth within the next two days. — vm
- The probability of strong magnetic storms is considered low, with only prolonged geomagnetic disturbances and periodic weak to moderate storms expected. — vm
- A solar flare of M1.88 magnitude was recorded on August 20 in active region 4513, described as the largest event of the month. — vm
- The scenario is supported by data from space coronagraphs and numerical modeling results. — vesti
- A solar flare of class M was recorded on September 5. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- New clouds of solar plasma may strike Earth on September 8 and 9 — Вечерняя Москва
- Scientists warned about possible impacts of clouds of solar plasma on Earth — Вести