Massive Coronial Hole on the Sun Set to Affect Earth: G2-class Geomagnetic Storm Threat AIA 0211
A massive coronal hole on the Sun is headed towards Earth, and it has the potential to cause a G2-class geomagnetic storm. According to NOAA forecasters, the storm is expected to hit Earth on March 24th, which means we could see auroras as far south as New York and Idaho. Captured using the AIA 0211. This channel (as well as AIA 335) highlights the active region of the outer atmosphere of the Sun - the corona. Active regions, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections will appear bright here. The dark areas - called coronal holes - are places where very little radiation is emitted, yet are the main source of solar wind particles. This coronal hole is not actually a hole, but rather a spot on the Sun that appears dark because it's cooler than the rest of the Sun. This one is particularly huge and could cause rapid solar winds, which can reach speeds of up to 800 km per second. This phenomenon is caused by rapid solar winds released by the dark spot on the sun's corona. While relatively mild compared to solar flares, this storm has the potential to disrupt some things on Earth and produce a more vibrant aurora borealis. In this video, we'll show you the latest NASA/SDO footage of the coronal hole and explain what it means for us here on Earth. Don't miss this breaking news event! Don't miss out on the chance to witness this natural phenomenon in person or capture stunning photos of the aurora borealis. Subscribe to our channel for more updates on space news and events. Courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams. #breakingnews #solarexplosion #solaractivity #geomagneticstorm #NASA #SDO #space #science #astronomy #solarsystem #sun #earth #spaceweather #blackspotonsun #sunspot
A massive coronal hole on the Sun is headed towards Earth, and it has the potential to cause a G2-class geomagnetic storm. According to NOAA forecasters, the storm is expected to hit Earth on March 24th, which means we could see auroras as far south as New York and Idaho. Captured using the AIA 0211. This channel (as well as AIA 335) highlights the active region of the outer atmosphere of the Sun - the corona. Active regions, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections will appear bright here. The dark areas - called coronal holes - are places where very little radiation is emitted, yet are the main source of solar wind particles. This coronal hole is not actually a hole, but rather a spot on the Sun that appears dark because it's cooler than the rest of the Sun. This one is particularly huge and could cause rapid solar winds, which can reach speeds of up to 800 km per second. This phenomenon is caused by rapid solar winds released by the dark spot on the sun's corona. While relatively mild compared to solar flares, this storm has the potential to disrupt some things on Earth and produce a more vibrant aurora borealis. In this video, we'll show you the latest NASA/SDO footage of the coronal hole and explain what it means for us here on Earth. Don't miss this breaking news event! Don't miss out on the chance to witness this natural phenomenon in person or capture stunning photos of the aurora borealis. Subscribe to our channel for more updates on space news and events. Courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams. #breakingnews #solarexplosion #solaractivity #geomagneticstorm #NASA #SDO #space #science #astronomy #solarsystem #sun #earth #spaceweather #blackspotonsun #sunspot