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Updated · spaceweatherlive.com · Sep 13
Coronal Hole May Trigger G1 Geomagnetic Storm by Sept. 15 as Kp5 Conditions Build
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Updated · spaceweatherlive.com · Sep 13

Coronal Hole May Trigger G1 Geomagnetic Storm by Sept. 15 as Kp5 Conditions Build

3 articles · Updated · spaceweatherlive.com · Sep 13

Summary

  • Tuesday, Sept. 15 is the likely arrival window for a corotating interaction region ahead of a high-speed solar wind stream, bringing active to minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions.
  • The disturbance is tied to a coronal hole now facing Earth from the Sun's northern hemisphere, which is expected to lift solar wind speeds and interplanetary magnetic field strength.
  • A second coronal hole on the Sun's southern hemisphere appears too far south to significantly affect near-Earth space weather.
  • Solar flare risk remains low in the next 24 hours, with no noteworthy sunspot regions facing Earth and the last G1 geomagnetic storm recorded on Sept. 8.

Insights

Could a surprise collision between solar winds and hidden CMEs trigger unexpected technology blackouts this week?
Will the equinox amplify this incoming solar storm enough to push the Northern Lights into your backyard?
How might this invisible high-speed solar stream quietly disrupt global navigation systems while we sleep?