Magnetic storm September 20, 2026: powerful geostrikes are not expected

On the night of Sunday, September 20, the geomagnetic calm began. According to the portal “Gizmeteo”, with the onset of early morning, the KP-index was again set at 2 points out of 9 possible. In the coming hours, the geomagnetic situation will be calm.

There are no significant changes in space weather in the afternoon. In the evening, the power of geostrikes will not exceed 2 points. Such disturbances will be recorded until the end of the day. A magnetic storm is not expected on September 20.

On the eve of the index of flash activity was 1.7 points out of 10 possible. Specialists of the laboratory of the Institute of Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences stressed that over the past day, astrophysicists recorded one explosion of weak power on the Sun. Such an outburst of energy should not trigger a magnetic storm.

On the morning of September 20, solar activity was at the level of 1.6 points. There were no new outbreaks overnight.

The solar wind speed is up to 428 km / s and is characterized as normal. Indicators of interplanetary magnetic field induction and solar flux density are within normal limits.

In the case of increased geomagnetic activity, some people may feel worse. There may be headaches, nausea, dizziness. On such days, doctors recommend observing a sleep regimen, drinking enough water, avoiding excessive stress and stress, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits.