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Sun news: Fast solar wind is headed Earth’s way
EarthSky · By C. Alex Young ·
The Brief
- A large coronal hole now faces Earth, and its fast solar wind is beginning to arrive.
- Forecasters expect minor G1 geomagnetic storms, with moderate G2 levels possible.
- Storms of this level can produce auroras for people at high latitudes.
Why it matters
Geomagnetic storms can disturb satellite operations, radio communications and power grids, and they make auroras visible farther from the poles than usual.
Who’s affected
- People at high latitudes who may see auroras
- Operators of satellites and radio or power systems exposed to geomagnetic activity
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Sun news for November 7, 2026. A large coronal hole now faces Earth, and its fast solar wind is starting to reach us. Forecasters expect it to stir up G1 (minor) geomagnetic storms, with G2 (moderate) levels possible. That means auroras for those at high latitudes, possibly…
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A large coronal hole faces Earth and its fast solar wind starts reaching the planet
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Sun news: Fast solar wind is headed Earth’s way