Tonight, a dangerous and fastsolar windcould hit the Earth. If that happens, it can cause havoc on the UK power grid. According to
spaceweather.com, flares occur from the sun's pits at about 1 million miles per hour.
And it buffets the planet's magnetosphere – which means it tries to break through ouratmosphere.
The chances of hitting the Earth are classified as "small", but if it hits us, the power grid will begin to fluctuate due to the unstable nature of the wind.
Also, problems occur with satellites that control GPS with apps such as Google Maps.
And if that is not enough, it also confuses mobileanimalssuch as birds flying at higher altitudes than usual during this time.
It is believed that solar particles can take them off course.
No official government warning has been issued regarding the wind, probably due to the fact that it is unlikely to hit us.
According to Space.com experts, "The outer layer of the Sun, the corona, reaches temperatures up to 2 million degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 million degrees Celsius). At this level, the sun's gravity is rapid. Unable to hold particles moving to, they flow away from the stars.
"The speed of the sun's wind is faster than the corona hole, reaching speeds of up to 500 miles (800 kilometers) per second.
"Because the temperature and density of the coronal holes are low and the magnetic field is weak, the force lines are open to the universe.
" These holes occur at poles and low latitudes and are active in the Sun. It reaches the maximum when it is the minimum.
"The temperature of strong winds can reach up to 1 million F (800,000 C)."
It hits us, If it were so hot, there is no doubt that British beaches will be full of sun chasers and beer drinkers.
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