The phenomenon was caused by a flare emitted on August 30 by the active sunspot region known as 4199.
The event is forecast to produce a G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storm, intensifying to G3 (strong) levels as the main body of the solar storm passes.
NOAA states that a geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance in Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.
The report indicates that temporary satellite failures, radio and radar problems, and magnetic compass navigation disturbances may occur.
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