Following a dramatic solar storm earlier in May, the Canary Islands might again be treated to the dazzling spectacle of the aurora borealis due to another approaching solar storm. The upcoming solar activity, anticipated this June, has been forecasted by the US Space Weather Prediction Center to originate from an X-level solar flare, which represents the most intense classification on the event scale.
NASA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft detected this significant flare, designated as X2.8, which has been emitting sustained levels of radiation. This emission could potentially lead to a G5 solar storm, the most severe category, which might allow the Northern Lights to be visible once more in regions typically not privy to such phenomena, including certain areas of the Canary Islands.
While these solar events are not directly harmful to human health, they are known to disrupt electronic systems, potentially impacting critical infrastructure and modern technology-dependent sectors.
Solar activity of this nature is part of the Sun’s regular cycle, yet the current period of heightened activity is notable. Ongoing research by the scientific community continues to enhance our understanding of solar dynamics and their consequential effects on Earth.
