NASA warning as ‘cannibal’ solar storms ‘takes aim at Earth’ after huge eruption from Sun

“Analyses indicated the CME speed as approximately 841 km/s, and model guidance suggests this CME will overtake the day’s earlier CME and arrive during the early evening of 30 March into early morning of 31 March (EDT).

“Forecast confidence of an Earth-directed component is good, with moderate confidence of timing and intensity.

“Additionally, a G1 (Minor) watch is in effect for 30 March, 2022, for likely effects of initial CME shock arrival and a G2 (Moderate) watch is in effect for 1 April, 2022, in anticipation of continuing, but weakening, CME influences.”

Space weather expert Dr Tamitha Skov commented: “Our Sun takes aim at Earth with back-to-back solar storms.

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