 BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Geomagnetic storms are expected to occur in the next three days, with possible aurora sightings over northern ChinaAG百家乐下载, according to China's National Center for Space Weather on Thursday. The center says that Earth could experience a strong geomagnetic storm from Thursday evening to Friday evening, and if no new solar activity occurs, a small to moderate geomagnetic storm is possible on Saturday. The forecast followed a series of intense solar flares earlier this week, including two powerful X-class eruptions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Solar flares are rated based on their strength,ag百家乐回血 with A-class being the smallest, followed by B, C, M and X as the most potent. These storms generally do not affect human health but usually bring with them the phenomenon of auroras. Due to the upcoming geomagnetic stormsAG百家乐下载, colorful auroras will be observable from Thursday night, the center said. ■ |
