Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about solar storms and your health
A solar storm is a disturbance in Earth's magnetic field caused by activity on the Sun. The Sun releases bursts of charged particles called coronal mass ejections (CMEs). When these reach Earth — typically 1 to 3 days later — they can cause geomagnetic storms.
Storms are measured on the Kp index (0–9) and NOAA's G-scale (G1–G5). Kp 5+ means a geomagnetic storm is in progress.
The Kp index is a global measure of geomagnetic activity (0–9), calculated every 3 hours from magnetometer stations worldwide. Kp 0–2 is quiet, Kp 3–4 is unsettled, Kp 5+ is a storm.
Solar flares are sudden bursts of energy from the Sun's surface, classified by X-ray intensity: A/B (background), C (minor), M (moderate — brief radio blackouts), X (major — can disrupt communications and GPS).
Minor disturbances (Kp 4–5) occur several times per month. Moderate storms (Kp 6–7) happen a few times per year. Severe storms (Kp 8–9) are rare. We are currently near solar maximum (2024–2026), so storms are more frequent.
NOAA's official scales: G (Geomagnetic, G1–G5), S (Solar Radiation), R (Radio Blackout). For health effects, the G-scale (tied to Kp) is most relevant.
Multiple studies have found correlations between geomagnetic activity and health effects. Research documents increased hospital admissions, cardiovascular events, and mood disturbances during storms.
Common symptoms: headaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances, irritability, blood pressure changes. An estimated 10–15% of people are particularly weather-sensitive (wetterfühlig).
Sensitivity varies by genetics, existing health conditions, age, stress levels, and overall health. People who are already weather-sensitive tend to notice effects more strongly.
Most effective strategies: magnesium (400mg glycinate before bed), glycine (3g before bed), extra hydration, and reducing intense activity during Kp 5+ events. Also important: limit caffeine, avoid alcohol, reduce screen time.
The mechanism is indirect. Strong flares (M/X class) produce coronal mass ejections that arrive 1–3 days later as geomagnetic storms. It is the geomagnetic storm that research links to headaches, not the flare itself.
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