Solar storm 2024: Geomagnetic storm sparks stunning auroras around the Arctic Circle

Mark your calendars for Monday, April 8, 2024, as a rare celestial event is set to captivate the skies: total solar eclipse 2024. It marks the final opportunity for sky gazers in the United States to witness such a phenomenon until 2044.

With Earth going through the Vernal Equinox, solar activity is impacting the planet with increasing frequency. As we approach the solar maximum, it is only expected to increase further. Just a few days ago, the Sun spewed out a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) towards Earth. It was a huge eruption and was designated as the ‘Canyon of Fire' by NASA. This CME was hurled towards Earth and a potential solar storm danger arose. Now, forecasters have revealed that the CME has indeed impacted Earth and a geomagnetic storm alert has been issued.

Solar storm alert: On March 17, a big Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) erupted on the surface of the Sun. This CME is now on course for Earth and it could spark a geomagnetic storm soon, raising a potential threat of a solar storm. This development comes just days after another CME grazed Earth's magnetic field, triggering a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm. Know all about this solar storm alert.

Skygazers worldwide are eagerly anticipating a celestial spectacle during the upcoming total solar eclipse in April – the potential appearance of the ‘Devil Comet'. Known scientifically as 12P/Pons-Brooks, this comet, measuring about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) across, is currently hurtling towards Earth and may offer a striking display if it erupts before the Sun is completely obscured during the eclipse.

Solar storm watch: Just a few days ago, Sunspot AR3559 posed a threat of X-class solar flares due to the ‘beta-gamma-delta' magnetic field. This development came amidst a new forecast for solar cycle 25 released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As per the predictions, the solar cycle is expected to peak at an intensity stronger than previously anticipated. Now, forecasters have revealed that a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) could strike Earth soon and it might trigger a geomagnetic storm. Know all about this solar storm alert.

In anticipation of an impending solar storm set to peak by 2025, NASA is intensifying its preparations to mitigate potential impacts on Earth. Recent predictions by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicate a revised forecast for Solar Cycle 25, suggesting a stronger-than-expected peak between January and October of 2024.

Just a few days ago, an M-class solar flare hit Earth and sparked a G2-class geomagnetic storm. This is amidst the rising solar activity during the current solar cycle 25, which is expected to enter its peak this year. Consequently, the planet has witnessed a growing number of solar particles, CMEs, solar flares, solar storms and geomagnetic storms in the last few months, and it is expected to rise further. Now, a geomagnetic storm alert has been issued which could trigger a solar storm.

As Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 2 update approaches, Epic Games has teased a new movement ability that seems to be flying-related. Previous leaks regarding Fortnite's major March 8 update may have already revealed what this will be.

In the last two months, we've witnessed a sharp increase in solar activity. This is due to the approaching solar maximum, a period in the Sun's 11-year cycle where its activity is at its peak. Consequently, Earth has been bombarded with solar particles, CMEs, solar flares, solar storms and geomagnetic storms. Just recently, a G2-class geomagnetic storm sparked auroras over the Arctic Circle. In a new development, NASA says that a sunspot could hurl out an M-class solar flare which could trigger a solar storm. Check details.

Wordle today: Wordle players have had a great start to March with straightforward answers on the first three days. So far, we've encountered words such as STATE, URBAN and FORTY, all of which are common and used in everyday life. As is the trend, the makers of Wordle tend to throw a real head-scratching answer following a few days of easy solutions. Fortunately, today is not one such day and the answer for Wordle today can be guessed in a flash! 

Quordle today: March has been a tricky affair for Quordle players so far. While there have been some easy words, a handful of tricky words have also been encountered. This inconsistency in the difficult level can be daunting, especially to new Quordle players. That is exactly what describes the answers to Quordle today. While most of the words are fairly common, one could prove to be very challenging. If you're stuck, then check out hints and clues for Quordle today.

In the relentless quest for GTA 6 clues, fans have turned to Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, speculating on potential hints about the much-anticipated GTA instalment. Conversely, when GTA 6 eventually graces our screens, it might carry Easter eggs teasing the next Red Dead Redemption title, a practice consistent with Rockstar's penchant for leaving breadcrumbs within their games.