Overview

• The Space Research Institute’s solar astronomy lab reports the planet is already inside a high-speed plasma stream, contrary to projections for a Sunday evening arrival.
• Geomagnetic conditions remain weakly disturbed at present, with scientists describing earlier fluctuations as precursors rather than full storms.
• Researchers anticipate an alert about the onset of magnetic storms within 3–4 hours and note potential auroral displays later in the evening, including over central Russia.
• Scientists explain that a denser gas region forms ahead of fast solar wind and can reach Earth 1–2 days before the main stream, triggering early perturbations.
• Separately, the lab notes growing active regions on the Sun and says solar flares are expected to resume by evening.