Solar Storm Approaches Earth: Potential Impacts on Technology and Auroras Expected

On August 21, 2013, the Sun emitted a coronal mass ejection (CME) at 1:24 a.m. EDT, propelling superheated particles toward Earth at approximately 570 miles per second. While these particles are harmless to humans, they have the potential to disrupt electronic systems in satellites and on the ground, potentially affecting services like cell phones, GPS, and power grids. However, NASA indicated that this particular CME was unlikely to cause significant disruptions, as similar events in the past have typically resulted in mild geomagnetic storms. Additionally, such CMEs can produce auroras in higher latitude regions when interacting with Earth’s magnetic field.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.com/solar-storm-superheated-particles-approaching-earth-1395179