What are Solar flares?Īccording to NASA, solar flares are intense bursts of radiation that come after magnetic field lines near sunspots tangle, cross, and reorganize.

According to experts, the possible effects of the sudden flash due to the increased brightness from the Sun 93 million miles away could be felt from the Earth. A G2, or moderate warning was issued based on the geomagnetic storm watch readings. The massive solar storm set to hit earth today could potentially cause major disruption. The phenomenon is also expected to cause the northern lights to be visible in New York. According to the department, the solar flare could cause massive disruption to power grids and affect spacecraft and satellites.

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Monday issued a warning against an enormous geomagnetic storm caused by a strong solar flare.