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A 'hole' that appeared in the Sun's atmosphere could lead to colorful auroras on Earth in the coming days. According to Space. com citing data from the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, they can be observed at lower latitudes than usual.
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When holes open up in the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere, they amplify a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind.. In such cases, the northern lights can be observed much further south than under normal conditions..
More and more events have been happening on the Sun lately as it approaches the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, which is expected in 2025.. So, recently the Solar Dynamics Observatory noticed a giant "
Most of the manifestations of solar activity are relatively " But strong solar storms can take out satellites and power systems.. For example, this was the case during the blackout in Quebec in 1989..
Recall that on March 24, scientists also expect a magnetic storm on Earth. According to forecasts, it will stretch for three days, until March 26.