Active Solar Spot Turns Towards Earth: Increased Risk of Magnetic Storms
A large active solar spot is turning towards Earth, showing a high level of flare activity. While the spot is currently invisible, its flares are already being detected.
The latest flare occurred on the evening of May 7, when the spot was located beyond the eastern edge of the solar disk. Detectors recorded a prolonged flare of pre-maximum class M2.61. However, due to the spot's position, the actual strength of the flare may have been higher.
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In recent days, the spot has produced at least 5 coronal mass ejections, which can lead to geomagnetic storms if they hit Earth. If the activity continues, the planet may enter the spot's influence as early as this weekend, although it will take a few days for the coronal mass ejections to reach Earth.
The likelihood of powerful flares recurring can only be assessed once the spot is fully visible on the Sun.
