A second giant hole has been observed on the Sun's surface, sending powerful solar winds towards Earth at staggering speeds of 1.8 million miles per hour.
"The shape of this coronal hole is not particularly special. However, its location makes it very interesting," Daniel Verscharen, associate professor of space and climate physics at University College London, told"I would expect some fast wind from that coronal hole to come to Earth around Friday night into Saturday morning of this week," he said.As the solar winds approach Earth, they could interact with our planet's magnetic field, causing geomagnetic storms.
While the threat posed by this second giant hole is significant, scientists are quick to point out that Earth's magnetic field does offer some protection against solar winds. In most cases, the magnetic field deflects the charged particles, reducing the impact on our planet. However, as the intensity of the solar winds increases, so does the potential for disruption.
This extraordinary cosmic event serves as a reminder of the Sun's power and its potential effects on life on Earth.
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