From calculations NASA it follows that the impact of a solar storm on the Earth may take place from Tuesday, July 19 to Wednesday 21 July. In some regions, the aurora will also be visible – will it also be in Poland?
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Solar eclipse over Chile. A view that will take your breath away
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The solar storm will hit the Earth. May interfere with signals
As reported by “The Independent”, the solar storm arose in the result the release of magnetic energy and plasma from the Sun, which took place on July 15. Then the enormous structure of the magnetic field, called prominence, broke away from The sun.
– The sheer size of prominence is impressive. It was spectacular to see the very fast moving part of this burst, Dr. Sebastian Voltmer told “The independent“The solar storm received the weakest and lowest the class G1, issued by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
According to the justification, such phenomena can have a negative impact on the functioning of communication satellites. Therefore, there is a certain probability that this phenomenon will affect the operation of radio systems and GPS.
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Northern lights over Poland. It was visible in Masuria, Kujawy and Mazovia
The northern lights – will it be visible in Poland?
Karol Wójcicki, the author of the blog “With his head in the stars” believes that on Tuesday, July 19 in northern Poland will be favorable conditions for observing a possible aurora. “We currently have very good conditions for observing the northern lights over Poland. Will such conditions last until 23: 30-00: 00, when it gets dark enough? There is a chance – CME passing through our region is quite slow! thighs. Be vigilant in the evening “- wrote Wójcicki.
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