Valentine’s Day SOLAR STORM: Tech warning issued but stunning auroras on way

While this solar storm is not dangerous, the consequences could be far more serious than the appearance of the northern or southern Lights.

For the most part, the Earth’s magnetic field protects humans from the barrage of radiation, but solar storms can affect satellite-based technology.

Solar winds can heat the Earth’s outer atmosphere, causing it to expand.

This can affect satellites in orbit, potentially leading to a lack of GPS navigation, mobile phone signal and satellite TV such as Sky.