On August 16, there will be no magnetic storms: how solar activity will affect health.
On Saturday, August 16, our ginger friends from the Sun decided to take a break and not to arrange any magnetic adventures for us. In the last day, they only had four class C flares, which experts say do not even shake us.
The news is reported by the Meteoprog portal, which will always know what weather whims outer space prepares for us.
Magnetic storms on August 16
During this Time, there were only four class C flares on the Sun. Experts assure that this will not affect our planet in any way.
'A calm geomagnetic field is expected on Saturday. Solar activity will remain low, and the probability of M-class flares is minimal', experts report.
Solar activity on August 16
- Minor geomagnetic storm — 1%;
- Major geomagnetic storm — 1%;
- M-class solar flare — 30%;
- X-class flare — 5%;
- Number of sunspots — 40.
How magnetic storms affect health
Magnetic storms can negatively affect human health. Warnings about their possibility help control the risks of cardiovascular diseases on days before such phenomena occur.
Recently, we discussed that magnetic storms are expected in August 2025. It was also reported that the weather in Ukraine will be mostly dry but with brief summer rain and thunderstorms.
Summary:
On Saturday, August 16, no significant magnetic storms are expected, as solar activity remains at a low level. It is worth remembering that magnetic storms can negatively affect human health, so following proven advice can help reduce the risks of heart and vascular problems.Read also
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