Experts say a geomagnetic storm will strike the Earth’s magnetic field on July 6. Recently, a “potentially destructive” solar storm unexpectedly crashed into Earth, leaving scientists confused.
A massive eruption on the Sun has sent a magnetic Solar Storm into Earth’s path, which is expected to hit the planet on Wednesday.
The sun is currently going through a period of heightened activity, which includes the CME, strikes on July 1.
This solar storm was caused by a “cyclops-like” sunspot in the sun’s atmosphere which tossed a considerable amount of sun particles towards Earth.
The planet’s magnetic field uses this mass ejection of sun particles to protect us from it as we pass through space.
Although the surprising solar storm wasn’t powerful enough to disturb GPS or satellites, it provided an unexpected chain of auroras for people at higher latitudes.
