Scientists gave a forecast of magnetic storms for April. Thus, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center of the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Research Agency, solar activity in the second month of spring will remain at a low level..

Scientists expect weak magnetic storm on April 20-21. The geomagnetic field will be excited on March 31-April 1, April 10-11, April 16 and 18.

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The Meteoagent website reports that a weak magnetic storm could cover the Earth on April 1-2. Disturbances are also likely on April 10-11 and 16-17. On April 20-21, a strong magnetic storm is expected on Earth.

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 the Sun recently released a powerful Category X flare, the seventh since the beginning of the year.. It is expected to cause a magnetic storm on April 1.