On March 25th, it was reported that the China Meteorological Administration forecasted geomagnetic activity for the next three days, March 24th, 25th, and 26th.
On March 25th, moderate to severe geomagnetic storms, even possibly major ones, are expected, with the activity forecasted to persist until the 26th.
According to a report from CCTV News, a rare aurora spectacle appeared over Genhe City, Inner Mongolia, at 2:40 a.m. this morning, lasting a full 4 minutes.
This magnificent phenomenon is caused by geomagnetic storm activity. When solar storms release high-energy particles and electromagnetic radiation towards Earth, the Earth's magnetic field attracts these particles to the high altitudes near the North and South Poles.
Charged particles in the geomagnetic field enter the Earth's atmosphere along magnetic lines, causing collisions between atmospheric molecules and atoms, resulting in fluorescence, commonly known as auroras.
Under the influence of geomagnetic storms, the space station may experience a decrease in orbital altitude due to atmospheric drag, satellite navigation equipment may experience increased positioning errors, and aviation flights will face both deteriorating communication conditions and the dual risk of radiation in polar regions.
For the public, especially pigeon enthusiasts and aurora enthusiasts, it's important to stay vigilant about space weather information in the coming days.
