Forecasters of space weather have announced a geomagnetic storm alert until Monday. They have predicted a surge of plasma from a solar flare which may disrupt radio signals on Earth. This event may also offer a spectacular opportunity to witness the aurora.

In a Saturday alert from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, it was announced that there is no cause for worry among the general public.

A strong storm may cause disruptions in high-frequency radio signals, including communication between planes and distant air traffic control towers. The majority of commercial aircraft have the ability to use satellite transmission as an alternative, according to Jonathan Lash, a forecaster at the center.

According to the speaker, satellite operators may face difficulties monitoring their satellites and power grids could experience an increase in “induced current” in their lines. However, this is not something that they cannot manage.

According to Lash, those living in higher latitudes with clear skies at night can take advantage of this chance to witness the illuminated skies.

Every 11 years, the polarity of the sun’s magnetic field is reversed, resulting in a switch between its north and south poles. This cycle causes variations in solar activity, and it is currently at its peak, known as the solar maximum.

According to Lash, there are periods of time when Earth may be struck by geomagnetic storms, such as the one that occurred this past Sunday, a few times per year. However, during periods of solar minimum, it may take a few years for a storm to occur.

In December, a powerful solar flare caused disruption in radio communications, the largest one in many years.