The scientists' forecast regarding magnetic storms in the coming days has proven accurate. At the end of the week, Earth is expected to experience two days of "red" storms and one day of "orange" storm conditions. These are likely to occur as a result of coronal mass ejections (CMEs).
The model from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests that two CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field on these days – the first on January 24 and the second on January 25, as reported by astrophysicists from the space weather research site Spaceweather.
If both CMEs hit, the overall result could be a geomagnetic storm rated G1 (minor) or G2 (moderate), experts noted.
"This is a low-confidence forecast, but if it materializes, sky watchers in high latitudes may witness several stunning auroras," the statement said.
Meanwhile, scientists from Meteoagent, which bases its forecast on NOAA satellite systems, TESIS, and international meteorological research laboratories worldwide, predict that magnetic storms will rage not only on Friday and Saturday, January 24-25, but also on Sunday, January 26, although their intensity will be lower.
Recall that previously "Telegraph" reported on which cities would have favorable weather on January 24.