A huge hole in the Sun became visible to the naked eye on the poles of the Earth, said NASA specialists.
NASA said its experts discovered emerged on the solar surface “hole” of huge dimensions, which could lead to strong geomagnetic storm.
But, at the subsequent verification, it was found that it was an optical illusion.
“Holes” in the Sun refer to such region, where the plasma temperature decreases its value 100 times or more. Their occurrence follows the decrease in solar activity, and the effects are usually changes in space weather, including geomagnetic storms.
The consequence of a strong geomagnetic storms can be interference in the functioning of the systems of communication and navigation that can lead to emergency situations. Therefore, each time the emergence of large “holes” relevant information is communicated to the emergency services. So it was this time.
With additional study of the surface of the Sun, was found to be a “hole” is an optical illusion. It simulated the accumulation of large quantities of gas. Then they scattered, and the sun’s glow was restored in its full extent.
