🌞 Just in NOW (Feb 15, 2026) — A GIANT coronal hole on the Sun exploded to ~400,000 miles wide — that’s 50x Earth’s size
This dark patch (a transequatorial coronal hole crossing the equator) grew fast in 48 hours and is pointing straight at Earth right now. NASA/SDO & NOAA/GOES-19 images confirm it.
Simple breakdown:
Not a crack or disaster — just a cooler area where the Sun’s magnetic fields open like a gate, blasting high-speed solar wind (~800 km/s, 2x normal) our way.
Earth impact (coming soon):
- Fast wind arrives Feb 15–17.
- Expect G1–G2 geomagnetic storms (minor-moderate, per NOAA).
- Awesome auroras visible farther south/north — mid-latitudes could see Northern/Southern Lights!
- Tiny risks: weak radio glitches or satellite tweaks, but no big issues.
Sun’s at Solar Cycle 25 peak — epic light show ahead, not end of world! 🌌✨
Track live: NOAA SWPC or EarthSky.
You hunting auroras? Drop your spot!
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