1418 The Sun Is Out Of Control: 3 Violent Blasts Are Now Racing Toward Earth
EN English ( FR IT PT SP ) 1418 The Sun Is Out Of Control: 3 Violent Blasts Are Now Racing Toward Earth 20 Mar 2026 Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are heading towards Earth from the sunspot region 4392, which is facing Earth directly. The first CME, launched on March 16th, is the fastest, followed by a slower one on March 17th, and another on March 18th. The combined effect of these CMEs, arriving during a period of weakened Earth’s magnetic shield, could have significant impacts beyond the expected G2 geomagnetic storm. Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are heading towards Earth, with the potential for a G2 storm. However, the interaction between the CMEs, known as “CME cannibalism,” could create a more complex and severe geomagnetic storm. The stacking effect, where multiple CMEs arrive before the Earth’s magnetosphere can recover, poses a significant risk to power grids and other infrastructure. Forecasters issue a ...