A geomagnetic storm has entered the top three strongest storms of the year.

      The geomagnetic situation on the planet has sharply transitioned from a phase of waiting to a phase of active storm. Solar mass ejections began to press on the Earth's field yesterday around two o'clock in the afternoon, and for almost a day, the magnetosphere remained tense, not yielding. However, the decisive scenario unfolded today around midnight: first, the solar wind accelerated in speed, followed by the interplanetary magnetic field suddenly changing its sign. The combination of these two factors was enough to trigger a G3 level storm. According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS, the event is developing rapidly. At the moment of preparing the next report, specialists recorded an increase in indicators—the storm's value rose to G3.33, which automatically placed it in second place among all geomagnetic disturbances this year. The only storm surpassing today's event is the superstorm from January-February 19-21, which reached a level of G4.67; estimates suggest that the current event will not reach this record. However, today's geomagnetic storm is already comparable in strength to the March storm from the 21st (level G3), although it currently lags behind in duration. The intrigue remains: specialists suggest that the storm may strengthen a bit more and secure a silver position in terms of strength. However, the duration is influenced by the combination of ejections, not just their power. Scientists also note that the current sunspots, despite their colossal size, have not yet produced explosions commensurate with their visible power. Nevertheless, the storm is proceeding according to schedule, albeit with a one-day shift—and this is enough for the event to enter the top three most notable in 2026.