Ejection of a solar prominence. (Archive photo)
A geomagnetic storm, which commenced on Monday around midnight Moscow time following an anticipated solar plasma ejection, is presently affecting Earth. This information was released by the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
According to a statement shared via the Laboratory`s Telegram channel, the event is projected to continue with minor interruptions for at least a full day, covering the entirety of Tuesday and potentially extending into Wednesday, all relative to Moscow time.
Scientists have further indicated that the geomagnetic storm is currently unfolding according to its “mildest scenario.”
“The present geomagnetic situation is developing under a gentle scenario, largely attributed to a positive orientation of the interplanetary magnetic field. This orientation acts as a natural inhibitor, mitigating the intensity of both magnetic storms and the breathtaking displays of the aurora borealis,” researchers elaborated.
However, based on the same predictive models, the polarity of the magnetic field is expected to shift by midday. Should this change occur without the current mitigating factors, the geomagnetic storm is anticipated to intensify to its “declared” G3 level, as emphasized by experts at the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of IKI RAS.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth