Negative polarity CH HSS triggers G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm
A G3 – Strong geomagnetic storm was observed at 02:16 UTC on May 29, 2025, triggered by the arrival of a negative polarity coronal hole high-speed stream (CH HSS) at Earth. Coronal hole high-speed streams, and their associated transition zones called co-rotating interaction regions (CIRs), can create CME-like shock waves that are capable of producing strong geomagnetic disturbances and widespread auroras.
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. #geomagneticstorm #spaceweather #CME
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