Researchers from the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences have announced that a stream of solar wind originating from a vast coronal hole on the Sun has made its way to Earth. They clarified in their Telegram channel that intense geomagnetic storms have not yet materialized because the wind’s intensity is increasing incrementally.
Presently, the magnetospheric conditions are stable, although a slight deterioration is anticipated in the near future. Minor magnetic storms remain a possibility. Furthermore, the scientists suggest that this solar activity could lead to the appearance of auroras. However, observing them in Moscow and other southern Russian cities will be highly improbable, particularly under cloudy skies. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country, auroras might be visible, contingent upon the clouds dissipating.
The IKI also issued a caution that this solar feature could have repercussions for our planet. Astronomers predict an uptick in magnetic storm frequency over the next couple of years, possibly extending up to around 2028. This timeframe is expected to offer excellent opportunities for viewing the Northern Lights.
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