G2 level magnetic storms hit Earth on the night of May 5.
According to the laboratory, the geomagnetic situation over the past day was characterized as moderately disturbed. Storms peaked around midnight. Despite the coronal plasma ejection recorded on April 30 being weak and taking almost a week to reach Earth, it did not dissipate and caused noticeable auroras, which peaked at 8 points on a 10-point scale.
The laboratory noted that this could be one of the last opportunities to see the aurora before autumn — with the onset of summer, even major geomagnetic events are unlikely to lead to visible effects due to the bright nights.
Solar flare activity is currently low and episodic. Residual geomagnetic disturbances are forecasted for the next day. In about 3–4 days, a large active region is expected to appear on the eastern edge of the Sun, which could trigger a new wave of activity.
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G2 level magnetic storms hit Earth on the night of May 5.
The Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of the IKI RAS reported that last night the planet experienced moderate magnetic storms (level G2).
