A second giant hole 20 times larger than Earth is ripping through the surface of the sun and spewing 1.8 million miles per hour of solar wind toward our planet.
A massive hole 20 times the size of Earth has pierced the sun – making it the second hole to appear in one week.
The massive coronal hole is unleashing a solar wind of 1.8 million miles per hour toward our planet, which will impact us on Friday.
Scientists are watching the situation closely to see if the winds will affect the Earth’s magnetic field, satellites and technology.
The first hole, spotted on March 23, is 30 times the size of Earth, which spewed solar winds that caused spectacular aurorae as far south as Arizona.
The second hole is twenty times more massive than the Sun. It’s unleashing a 1.8 million mph solar wind, which is set to hit our planet on Friday
Both holes were captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which studies the sun.
According to NASA, “coronal holes are magnetically opened regions and are one source of the high-speed solar wind.”
They appear dark when viewed in many wavelengths of intense ultraviolet light, such as the one shown here. Sometimes, the solar wind can generate aurorae at higher latitudes on Earth.
While the image may seem alarming at first, it does not indicate that we are in danger.
Coronal holes are a common feature of the Sun, although they appear in different places – particularly near the poles – and with greater frequency at different times in the Sun’s activity cycle.
They are generally more common when the Sun is at its least active point in an 11-year cycle.
The effects of the wormholes are usually harmless, although satellite communications and high-altitude radio transmissions can sometimes be temporarily disrupted.
The second hole is located on the sun’s equator.
The first hole, spotted on March 23, is 30 times the size of Earth, which spewed solar winds that caused spectacular aurorae as far south as Arizona.
The shape of this coronal hole is not particularly distinctive. However, its location makes it very interesting, said Daniel Verscharen, associate professor of space physics and climate at University College London. inside.
“I expect some fast winds from this coronal hole to come to Earth around Friday night into Saturday morning this week.
The first coronal hole resulted in a bright aurora on March 24, which lit up the night sky in electric pinks and greens.
It was caused by a G3 storm, referring to a “strong” solar storm that can affect power systems and spacecraft operations, including steering issues.
