Scientists predict that the first magnetic storm of 2023 may cover the Earth this week. A magnetic storm is expected on January 4, according to data from space weather tracking website Spaceweather..

She will be weak, category G1. It is associated with a coronal mass ejection from the Sun, which will reach our planet.. It was the result of an M3.7 class flare that occurred on our star on December 30.

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Gismeteo also warns of a magnetic storm this week. However, he predicts that a weak magnetic storm will cover the Earth on January 5. Geomagnetic field disturbances are also expected on January 4, 6 and 7.

Magnetic storms are disturbances of the Earth's geomagnetic field with different duration and intensity.. They are associated with the streams of charged particles that the Sun throws out.. Magnetic storms can cause disruptions in communication, as well as affect the well-being of the elderly and weather-dependent people.. In particular, they may experience headache, dizziness, nausea, joint pain, fatigue, insomnia.

Recall that recently there were 16 flares on the Sun in two days.. The spot AR3165 became their source.