Scientists gave a forecast of magnetic storms for February. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center of the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency, geomagnetic activity will be high at the beginning of the month..

So, a weak magnetic storm is expected on February 2-3 and February 7-10. The geomagnetic field will also be restless on February 4, 12-13, 18 and 22-24.

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At the same time, the Meteoagent website indicates that a magnetic storm of medium intensity can cover the Earth as early as February 1. In addition, magnetic storms are expected on February 7-10 and 19-21.

However, the forecast for such a long term may not be accurate and may still change..

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.