Space-weather phenomenon

Geomagnetic Storm

A temporary disturbance of Earth's magnetosphere, driven by the arrival of a fast solar wind or a coronal mass ejection. Strong storms can disrupt satellites, power grids, and navigation, and drive bright auroras.

Environment & effects

Affects:Earth

Monitored by:DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory)Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)

Knowledge connections

Associated withCoronal Mass Ejection (CME)
AffectsEarth
Observed byDSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory)
Observed bySpace Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)
Associated withCoronal Mass Ejection (CME)
Associated withKp Index
Associated withDst Index
Associated withNOAA G-Scale (Geomagnetic Storms)
Associated withAurora
Associated withSpacecraft Charging
Associated withKp Index
Associated withDst Index
Associated withNOAA G-Scale (Geomagnetic Storms)
Associated withSatellites
Associated withPower Grids
Associated withNOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

NOAA Solar CalculatorNOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Public-domain solar-position geometry: sunrise, sunset, solar noon, twilight, declination, and the equation of time.
Public domain (US Government work).
NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.

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