Magnetic storm will hit Earth on New Year

A magnetic storm is expected in the New Year. On the last day of the current year, the Earth will be hit by charged particles flying towards us from the solar corona. The magnetic storm will last until January 1 and will begin to subside only on the second day of the year.

However, there will be three more magnetic storms before the end of this year. One of them will take place on December 18 and will last two days, December 18-19. The second one will be one-day on December 22. And the third will start on December 31 and will last until January 1, 2024.

Fortunately, all three are of G1 class and will not be very strong. Compared to the powerful G3 storm on December 1, these geomagnetic disturbances will be much weaker.

What is a magnetic storm and how do they affect state of health?

Magnetic storms are caused by flares on the Sun that cause plasma to be ejected into space. This plasma flow reaches the Earth's surface and interacts with the magnetic field, causing magnetic storms.

During magnetic storms, people whose with weather addictions may experience stress, insomnia, unnecessary worry, irritability, and feelings of fear. Doctors recommend the following measures to reduce the impact of storms on state of health:

• Limit alcohol and salt intake,
• Avoid stress and annoying workload,
• Drink more water,
• Get enough sleep and avoid overexertion,
• Avoid hard-to-digest fatty foods and give preference to vegetables and fruits.

How do magnetic storms affect technology?

Magnetic storms can adversely affect the performance of equipment, especially those that depend on accurate data transmission and electromagnetic stability. Thus, storms can cause malfunctions in radar equipment and electrical equipment. In some cases, space satellites may be out of order, and problems with the communication network are also possible.