Huge cosmy tower threatens: Northern lights and possible power failures!

Huge cosmy tower threatens: Northern lights and possible power failures!

This day, the earth is haunted by a huge solar storm that could have potentially massive effects on our everyday life. As the Schwäbische Post is reported with a geomagnetic storm of the highest category (G5) calculate. Particularly exciting for the star lovers among us: Northern lights could possibly be visible over Germany during the nights from June 14th to June 15th, provided the weather is played.

"There is a good view in clear nights, the chances are not bad that we can also admire the Northern Lights here in the Ostalb district," added NASA. The predictions indicate that the storm is triggered by coronal mass pollution (CME) that arrive on our earth's magnetic field. A huge outbreak so shortly before the activity maximum of the current sun cycle could offer a real visual delicacies.

dangers and effects

not everything that shines is without risk. The solar storm can cause significant disorders in the technical infrastructure, such as the news.de . Possible effects include: disorders on flight radio, navigation problems in GPS systems, satellite connection failures and, in the worst case, even power failures. In view of the current dependence on electrical infrastructure, such disorders could have far -reaching consequences.

The NOAA has updated the warning: A strong geomagnetic storm of class G3 was predicted on June 1, 2025, while the strength of the storm could increase to G4 by June 2. NASA points out that the electromagnetic radiation of the sun eruptions reaches the earth within about eight minutes, while the particles connected to CME take between 15 hours and several days. A note that the technology enthusiasts should remember!

tips for observing the Northern Lights

For all those who do not want to miss the spectacle of the Northern Lights, there are some helpful tips. Get out of the city, to places with as little light pollution as possible! Fantastic locations are ideal in the Ostalb district, such as the Albuch heights, the Heide around Hohenberg or the Härtsfeld near Neresheim and the Rosenstein near Heubach. The best time for the natural spectacle is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Of course, the visibility depends heavily on the weather, but with a little luck the storm could offer a heavenly play of colors. Find out more about the current weather conditions and events by using weather services or upper light apps such as My Aurora Forecast. On spaceweatherlive.com there are also live information on the current.

historical reviews and future considerations

If you look into history, previous events show how enormous the effects of solar storms can be. In May 1921, the largest solar magnetic storm of the 20th century caused the collapse of the global telegraphy and telephone network and led to massive disorders. According to the magazine t3n this was only an example for the serious consequences. Due to our increased technological dependency, today's disorders could be more intensive.

Research is actively working on the development of early warning systems in order to be better prepared for such events in the future. Christopher Möstl is confident that such measures could help before disturbances occur.

Overall, it remains to be seen how strong the current solar storm actually turns out. Prepare yourself, find out more and maybe see the fascinating northern lights over the Ostalbkreis.