Polar Auroras: Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejections Impact on Earth’s infrastructure

Background

The Sun’s increased activity generates coronal mass ejections (CME), which produce auroras that impact satellites and technological infrastructure
(Quebec 1989)

Objective

To determine the impact of solar CMEs on technological infrastructure in 2024

Methodology

Review space weather forecasts and reports of damages to infrastructure in previous events (Quebec 1989)

Results

– Splendid display of auroras, but weaker than the previous events
– Minor problems on infrastructure

Conclusions/Recommendations

– Space Weather reports are accurate
– High solar activity is not over
– More studies required