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G3–G4 Geomagnetic Storms Forecast Tuesday After X1.95 Solar Flare

The eruption from central region 4341 produced a vast blast captured in new laboratory imagery.

Overview

  • Russia’s Space Research Institute laboratory forecasts the disturbance from Sunday’s X1.95 flare to reach Earth on Tuesday.
  • Expected intensity is G3 to G4, with the auroral zone potentially extending to roughly 50 degrees latitude.
  • The laboratory released fuller video and measurements indicating the event spanned about 450,000 kilometers across, roughly 35 Earth diameters.
  • The flare originated in active region 4341 near the center of the solar disk and peaked at 21:09 Moscow time.
  • Scientists warn of possible disruptions to power systems, HF radio and navigation as monitoring continues to refine severity based on the CME’s orientation.