Ukraine will be covered by a two-day powerful magnetic storm
30 December 13:35
on December 31, the last day of 2024, Ukraine will be hit by a 7-point magnetic storm. This is reported by Komersant ukrainskyi with reference to Meteoagent data.
On the evening of December 29, a super-powerful flare of the highest X1.1 magnitude occurred on the sun. Its peak was registered at 09:18 Kyiv time, and the explosive phase lasted about 30 minutes. The emissions will reach Earth on the last day of 2024.
On Wednesday, January 1, the storm will decrease to a magnitude 5 and will only come to naught on January 2.
Note that the forecast is subject to change as solar researchers update their data every three hours.
For those who are dependent on weather changes, it is especially important to be careful these days and pay attention to how you feel.
Magnetic storms
Magnetic storms are temporary perturbations of the Earth’s magnetic field caused by bursts of solar activity, such as coronal mass ejections or solar flares. They occur when powerful emissions of charged particles (plasma) from the Sun interact with the Earth’s magnetosphere. These solar plasma streams can change the shape and direction of the Earth’s magnetic field, causing disturbances and magnetic storms.
Magnetic storms are classified according to their intensity – from G1 (weakest) to G5 (strongest). Severe magnetic storms (G3 and above) can cause problems in power grids, communication systems, satellite operations, and even aviation. Space agencies such as NOAA and NASA monitor solar activity and predict potential magnetic storms, which allows for precautionary measures to be taken.
During magnetic storms, solar plasma particles interact with the upper layers of the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in the formation of bright northern lights at high latitudes.
How a magnetic storm affects health
Geomagnetic disturbances in the atmosphere affect people in the following ways:
- magnetic fields affect bioelectrical processes in the body, which can lead to sleep disturbances, decreased performance, and irritability;
- in people with cardiovascular diseases, storms can provoke exacerbations, increase blood pressure, cause heart rate, arrhythmia, heart pain, and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes;
- can affect the nervous system and cause headaches, migraines, dizziness, irritability, insomnia, increased anxiety and other unpleasant sensations;
- many people complain of weakness, fatigue, apathy, joint and muscle pain, shortness of breath, and sometimes even nausea and vomiting during a geomagnetic storm.
What to do during a magnetic storm
To improve your well-being during a magnetic storm and maintain your health, doctors advise
- take a contrast shower to improve blood circulation.
- try to go to bed and wake up at the same time;
- take time to rest and relax during the day;
- take a walk in the fresh air;
- give preference to light food rich in vitamins and minerals;
- limit the consumption of too fatty, spicy or spicy foods;
- drink clean water to maintain water balance in the body;
- engage in light exercise (yoga, Pilates, walking);
