Resulting from several solar storms and a “dark eruption”, there are fears that this ejection could cause a geomagnetic storm when it hits Earth today. Power outages and blackouts are also possible.
Essentially, a CME-cannibal is formed when an initial emission is followed by a second, faster one that catches up with the first and “engulfs” it, creating a huge wave of plasma.
But there are possible upsides in the form of a beautiful aurora borealis. Let’s get ready
