It’s easy to get an idea of what’s going on in space these days, thanks to the robots that guide the satellites, which are obviously equipped with cameras and remote assistance so that scientists can move them. With this in mind, there is a way to see the Sun up close without traveling directly and the unfortunate circumstances involved, but we can also learn about secondary consequences that can directly affect those of us who live on Earth.
As mentioned, this same week January 2024There will be two strong streams of particles coming directly from the Sun, and NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) He tells us that its consequences will reach all the countries that exist on our planet. The result is a 60% chance of radio and GPS blackout power, two tools we can already consider essential, both small devices and other more powerful ones.
While this is going to be a complex situation, it also has phenomena that won’t be seen for millions of years, and those are the auroras that can be seen from Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
Two warnings related to these two storms are:
Today we have not one, but two #solarstorms barreling towards Earth! The first is expected on January 22, launching near region 3555, and the second, a lateral storm launching near 3559, could affect January 23.
Despite the complications with the radio GPS Which also affects contact with aircraft, it is possible that there is no risk to human health, such as skin complications from any contact with sunlight. However, it doesn’t hurt to check the functions related to the type of communication mentioned above as well as take the relevant precautions.
Through: A.M
Editor’s note: The worrying part is that flights may leave this week, but stopping them globally is not a solution, in fact it could have several effects. We’ll see later if 60% prevails and we’re left without a radio.
