Solar storm set to strike Earth today; here's what to expect

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CME on Earth on December 27, as reported by HT Tech. As per SpaceWeather.com, “Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible on Dec. 27th when multiple CMEs launched two days ago might graze Earth's magnetic field. Misses are equally likely as hits, so this is a low-confidence forecast." As per The Weather Channel report, latest predictions indicate that the upcoming event might only have a slight impact on the Northern part of Earth.

Further suggesting the possibility that the CME could gently pass by our planet's magnetic field, giving us a mild experience instead of a significant geomagnetic storm. If the CME interacts with Earth, we might witness a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm on 27 December. G1 storms are the weakest in the scale (G5 being the strongest) and occur approximately 900 days over an 11-year cycle, as per the report.

Moreover, due to the G1-class storm, areas in the high-latitude regions might witness dancing auroras. Power grids and satellites could encounter minor disruptions. In addition, astronauts, airline crews might witness a bit more radiation.

Communication interruptions is also likely for sailors, pilots, drone operators, radio enthusiasts etc. Prior to this, NASA and Space Weather Prediction Center Scientists had issued warning about a solar storm for 30 November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center had issued a geomagnetic storm watch alert for December 1.