"Red" weekend: A two-day geomagnetic storm will cover the Earth from a giant hole on the Sun.

      What is happening on the Sun?

      There has been a large coronal hole on the star for several months. It periodically turns towards Earth with an interval of about 27 days — the time it takes for the Sun to complete a full rotation on its axis. In February and March, the appearance of this hole opposite our planet already caused magnetic storms of level G1–G2 (weak and moderate). And now the forecast is the same, reports transsibinfo.com.

      Scientists clarify: Earth will be in the flow of fast solar wind for about a week. But the most intense impact is expected in the first two days — on Saturday and Sunday, when the planet will be adjusting to new external conditions, going through a period of greatest instability. Starting Monday, the magnetic field should come into balance, and the active phase of the geomagnetic storm will end.

      Worrying statistics of the year

      Despite the fact that solar flare activity is declining, 2026 remains very tense in terms of geomagnetism. In the first 100 days of the year, magnetic storms were observed for 24 days — that is, approximately every fourth day was marked in red.

      By this indicator, the year currently ranks second in the current century, second only to the record year of 2003 (which leads both in the strength of solar flares and in the number of storms).

      What’s next?

      Increased geomagnetic activity is expected to last at least until the end of the year, and possibly into next year. After that, it will quickly decline against the backdrop of the approaching solar minimum.

      Weather-sensitive people should take care this coming weekend: headaches, pressure spikes, and worsening well-being are possible. Keep an eye on the forecasts.