A solar storm on a direct path to hit Earth could cause disruptions to GPS, radio and satellite communications.

The “major” storm will see a temporary disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere, caused by a solar wind shock wave interacting with its magnetic field.

It comes after a “sun burp” on Friday, a huge burst of stellar material and magnetic fields from the surface of the sun.

Australian National University astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast while the solar storm was due to hit Earth, there was no cause for alarm but more were on their way that could have more impact.

A solar storm on a direct path to hit Earth could cause disruptions to GPS, radio and satellite communications.
The “major” storm will see a temporary disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere, caused by a solar wind shock wave interacting with its magnetic field.
It comes after a “sun burp” on Friday, a huge burst of stellar material and magnetic fields from the surface of the sun.
Australian National University astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast while the solar storm was due to hit Earth, there was no cause for alarm but more were on their way that could have more impact.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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