The third magnetic storm of the year hit the Earth
The third magnetic storm since the beginning of 2026 has covered the Earth. The Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported this in the Telegram channel on Friday, January 16.
"The third magnetic storm of January has begun," the message quotes 360.ru .
The magnetic storm has reached the G1 category level. According to scientists, the peak of geomagnetic activity will be in the first half of the day.
In addition, the laboratory added that in the period from January 17 to January 23, average geomagnetic disturbances will be observed, which will peak again on January 20 (G1). According to forecasts, by the end of the month, the Earth will be covered by magnetic storms of the same level twice more — on January 26 and 27.
On January 15, the IKI RAS reported that the second strong M-class flare occurred on the Sun in 2026, RT reports. In addition, the laboratory indicated that, despite the definition of the outbreak as medium in strength, its impact on the Earth was not felt. The following events are expected to occur within one to two days, although forecasts based on numbers have no scientific basis.
On January 2 and 3, a weak magnetic storm occurred on Earth. The Institute of Applied Geophysics warned of a minor degree of disturbance (G1), NSN reports.
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