Magnetic storms in October During solar flares, you should monitor your health more closely. What to expect from magnetic storms

Magnetic storms bring weather-dependent people many unpleasant minutes and even hours. And especially in the fall - when magnetic storms are also accompanied by cold temperatures, surges in atmospheric pressure and sometimes even a sharp change in weather. Therefore, weather-sensitive people need to know the schedule of magnetic storms for the second month of autumn. Ukrainian News will also tell you how to protect yourself from negative influence geomagnetic situation.

Heliophysicists have given a long-term forecast of magnetic storms for October 2017. Meteoprog.ua reports this.

Perhaps the solar wind will excite the magnetosphere as early as October 1st. This will be the aftermath of a strong outbreak that occurred at the end of September. The probability that excitement will develop into a storm is approximately 2%, which is extremely low.

The solar wind caused by the solar flare on October 9 will reach Earth around October 11. The negative impact will immediately be quite strong. Almost all weather-sensitive people will feel this effect by the second day of magnetic excitation. Proper rest will help you cheer up - walks in the fresh air, meditation, relaxation.

Since the storm will be protracted, it will be harder and harder to hold on every day. Even healthy people can feel this pressure from the outside. Fatigue will be increased.

What can you do to relieve stress?

The reaction to magnetic storms is individual for each person. However, if you are susceptible to illness, have a weakened immune system and are in a stressful situation, your body may malfunction and react to the geomagnetic environment with a serious deterioration in well-being.

Diet

During magnetic storms, as well as before them, adjust your diet. You will need to refrain from alcohol and overeating, as well as from fatty, spicy and salty foods. At this time, it is better to focus on healthy foods. Autumn is a time of delicious and healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables - pay attention to them!

More water

Try to drink as much water as possible. Teas, compotes, and herbal infusions are also suitable. And try to refrain from coffee, strong tea and any invigorating drinks - with this you can overload the cardiovascular system. This is especially true before bedtime - these drinks will only worsen your well-being during the period of adaptation to cold weather.

Fresh air

During magnetic storms and especially during adaptation to cold and autumn, try to spend more time outdoors.

Unload nervous system

During the period of active negative natural phenomena, it is necessary to avoid intense sports, as well as various mental work. Try to avoid quarrels and conflicts. In addition, it is recommended not to take on work that requires concentration or monotony.

Solar activity at the beginning of the second month of autumn is expected to be low. The strongest magnetic storms in October 2017 will occur from the 11th to the 14th.

If you are one of the weather-dependent people, then we suggest you familiarize yourself with the solar activity schedule for October 2017 so that the magnetic storm does not become an unpleasant surprise.

Scientists do not foresee magnetic disturbances in the first ten days of October. Solar activity will remain at the level of 2-3 points, which will not have a negative impact on well-being.

According to the forecast of magnetic storms, the danger is posed by the days from October 11 to 14 - at this time solar activity will intensify and disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field will reach 5 points.

Starting from October 15, solar activity will decrease and along with it geomagnetic disturbances will decrease. On October 15 and 16, 2017, the strength of magnetic storms will not exceed 3 points, and from the 17th to the end of the month - 2 points. This “sunny weather” is quite comfortable for all inhabitants of the planet.

We would like to remind our readers that during periods of strong magnetic storms it is necessary to adhere to the following rules:

Limiting bad habits - smoking, drinking alcohol is highly undesirable on dangerous days.
Try not to drive.
Include more fruits, berries and vegetables in your diet during magnetic storms in October 2017.
Spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Limit physical activity.

If your health deteriorates significantly, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Massive solar flare to hit Earth in coming days

Scientists are warning of two solar flares this month, with the second being the most powerful. Trackers show an even larger solar flare than previously observed. These types of flashes are so powerful that they can disrupt radio communications and navigation systems.

They can also wreak havoc on electronic components, affecting some devices.

A solar flare, according to experts, will produce additional radiation that could harm astronauts in space. Speaking earlier this month, Brian Gansler, an astrophysicist at the University of Toronto, gave a stark warning about solar flares causing health problems in humans.

"The concern here is that if radiation from a solar flare hits the ground, it could knock out satellites, disrupt cell phones and other forms of communication," he said.

Scientists have also found that a series of rapid solar emissions will cause powerful magnetic storms on Earth in early October 2017. All weather-dependent people should pay close attention to their health.

How to protect yourself?

It is impossible to completely protect yourself from the effects of magnetic storms, but it is quite possible to avoid most of the unpleasant consequences of various scales.

It is important to always monitor the forecast of magnetic storms for at least the next couple of weeks - and take it into account when building long term plans. Believe me, you shouldn’t test the strength of even the youngest and strongest organism.

In addition, the level of geomagnetic disturbances must be taken into account when communicating with loved ones and colleagues - during a storm, some are quite normal people may behave completely inappropriately and need your support - and not “righteous anger” with a showdown... Observe yourself with all the knowledge of the matter, checking the forecast of the geomagnetic situation: is there any discomfort and during what period?

It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to wait out every magnetic storm at home – and there’s no need to. However, remember: using the subway at this time is quite dangerous. The fact is that here the electromagnetic fields of ultra-low frequency are themselves hundreds of times stronger than on the surface during large magnetic storms.

The full power of these fields is experienced by subway drivers, who often suffer from coronary heart disease. And passengers waiting for the train at the edge of the platform or riding in the carriages experience sudden heart attacks. Why take such a risk?

Of course, you shouldn’t “fly Aeroflot planes” at this time, or any other planes either. Since at an altitude of 9-11 km the layer of air becomes much smaller, which after all protects from the “seething” upper layers of the atmosphere, plane crashes occur more often during magnetic storms. So, when going on vacation or a business trip, check the forecast once again.

Circulatory disorders can cause dizziness or even fainting, so sudden movements and significant physical exertion should be avoided during a magnetic storm. This means that you need to get out of bed slowly, do morning exercises (if you have such a habit) slowly - and for some it is better to even replace it with a walk in the fresh air.

Now regarding nutrition. When the sun is “playing pranks”, cholesterol levels in the blood, among other things, increase - which means you should exclude sweets, fatty foods, meat and, of course, alcohol from the menu.

But fruits high in potassium and magnesium are very useful: bananas, apples, raisins, dried apricots, as well as black currants, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, lemons, apricots, peaches, fresh or canned. They will reduce the impact of adrenaline on the nervous system and help the cardiovascular system cope with unusual stress.

Some medicinal plants will serve as general strengthening agents that can spur adaptive mechanisms in a difficult period. This is tea from strawberry leaves, juice from fresh aloe leaves (twice a day 20 minutes before meals), eucalyptus tincture (15 drops three times a day after meals). Tincture of peony and valerian will help calm tense nerves and deal with anxiety and insomnia.

People in whom magnetic storms cause a decrease in blood pressure will find it useful to cheer up - so extracts of Chinese lemongrass, ginseng, and rose root (without alcohol, of course) are suitable for them. For those who suffer from hypertension and take medications that regulate blood pressure, it is better to consult with your doctor: he may advise changing the dosage of the drug during magnetic storms.

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26.09.2017 23:00

The first month of autumn brought a lot of problems to all of us. In October, the Sun will be relatively calm, so you should not expect serious magnetic storms. Despite the relative calm, a couple of surprises await us.

Of course, in modern world Earth's magnetic activity due to the solar wind is rarely a surprise. Weather-sensitive people can know in advance the most dangerous days in any upcoming month.

Possible magnetic storms

It is also worth noting the possible excitation of the Earth’s magnetosphere during the period from October 23 to October 26. These days a storm of the first level or a long period of excitement is possible. Analysis of sunspots cannot yet give an exact answer, but the probability of a storm will be about 10%.

Magnetic storm from October 11 to 14

Since the storm will be protracted, it will be harder and harder to hold on every day. Even healthy people can feel this pressure from the outside. Fatigue will be increased. It may seem to you that absolutely everything is against you, but no burden of problems will break you if you set yourself up correctly.

Increase your energy using any available methods: water procedures, walks, communication with pleasant people, and practicing your hobbies will help with this. Your health always depends to a large extent on yourself, so don’t try to look for reasons - look for solutions to problems.

IN last days September, as expected, a fairly noticeable magnetic storm occurred, the strength of which turned out to be noticeably higher than what was predicted. If astronomers correctly guessed the dates of this storm, then its level was underestimated. The forecast made in early September called for a G1 storm, which is considered weak, while the storm reached G3 strength on September 28, which is considered a severe storm. Let's find out when magnetic storms are expected in October 2017, and get acquainted with the preliminary schedule of storms by day, made by Russian astronomers.

Magnetic storm forecast for October 2017: preliminary schedule by day

As of the last day of September, in the forecasts of astronomers of the Laboratory X-ray astronomy The Sun of the Lebedev Physical Institute indicates one fairly long magnetic storm, which will open the second ten days of the month.

The schedule for the October magnetic storm is as follows:

October 11-14 – storm level G1 (classified as weak),
October 15-16 – a slightly increased background of solar activity, which does not take the magnetosphere beyond the norm.

Let us remind you that this is a preliminary schedule, and, based on the experience of September, astronomers may miss the upcoming storm.

As early as September 3, astronomers’ forecast for the next four weeks indicated only a weak storm in mid-September, but already on September 6, quite strong solar flares were recorded, which led to a storm in the next few days. These flares came as a complete surprise to astronomers, since in general the Sun was in a quiet phase.

Solar activity at the end of September, as we noted above, was also underestimated. We will continue to monitor the forecasts of Russian astronomers regarding solar activity and the schedule of magnetic storms for October.

As for the hourly schedule, it is compiled closer to the beginning of the storm, when astronomers can track events already occurring and give accurate forecasts of when the flare will reach the Earth's magnetosphere.

Magnetic storm forecast for the second half of October 2017

In mid-October, as predicted at the beginning of the month, a rather strong magnetic storm occurred. According to the latest forecast of astronomers Russian Institute FIAN, towards the end of October another magnetic storm of the G2 level is expected, which was not in the forecast from the beginning of the month. The storm itself is expected on October 24-25, two more days after it residual disturbances of the earth's magnetosphere will be noticeable.

October is recognized as an extremely calm and balanced month in terms of strong magnetic storm activity. Experts have drawn up a schedule of magnetic storms for October 2017 in advance to help weather-dependent people protect their own health from the adverse effects of this well-known natural phenomenon.

Magnetic storms for October

Such a phenomenon of our nature as a magnetic storm is known to many people. It is most carefully studied by weather-dependent people who, with various changes in the atmosphere, begin to feel unwell. The danger of a magnetic storm lies in the fact that its activity can cause the activity of chronic diseases, as well as negatively affect the general well-being of heart patients and hypertensive patients.

When magnetic storms are planned in the atmosphere for October 2017, a schedule of days and hours will certainly help to carry out effective prevention against the development of serious illnesses. It is important to know that specialists can determine a reliable and most accurate schedule only a couple of weeks before rush hour. Preliminary forecasts are also compiled that accurately indicate negative dates, but are not able to indicate unfavorable times.

In the coming October, the activity of our solar system is in a calm state. No bright flares in the sun will be noticed, and accordingly, natural phenomena will not manifest themselves as strongly as possible. A total of 3 negative dates are expected when activity solar system will be increased. Such dates may become unpleasant for weather-dependent people, but for an ordinary person they will not cause any trouble.

1 - the autumn month opens with an atmospheric storm weak in its own strength. During this period, headaches may worsen. If a person suffers from inflammatory processes, then he may experience a sharp increase in temperature levels to high limits. Hypertensive patients need to be careful, as they are likely to experience sudden jumps in blood pressure.
29 - the second magnetic (and also weak) storm can become dangerous for people who suffer from insomnia. At this point, the likelihood of a drop in blood pressure continues. In addition, the emotional state of a weather-dependent person may also suffer - irritation, mood swings, aggression and moral apathy may occur.
30 - the month ends again with a weak natural negative phenomenon. All the warnings of the dates described above remain, so a weather-dependent person should be especially attentive to the changes occurring in the body.

Security measures

If the schedule of magnetic storms in October 2017 is known in advance, then maximum efforts can be made to minimize natural negativity. What needs to be done to avoid suffering from atmospheric change activity?

You should not indulge in “junk” food, this includes fatty and salty foods, smoked and pickled foods. On negative dates, it is not recommended to eat dishes prepared by frying. The ideal food is food prepared by steaming or stewing.
It is important to reduce communication with people, especially strangers and business partners. A negative mood encourages quarrels and conflicts; the less communication, the less the risk of getting enemies and ill-wishers due to a natural phenomenon.
You cannot engage in heavy physical or mental labor. The body needs rest, not overexertion.
On days when the sun is active, you need to walk more often and be in the fresh air, so walks in the park or in the forest are very important for health and good mood.