A Russian scientist talks about the effect of solar flares

Sergey Pugachev, director of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory at the Russian Institute of Astronomical Sciences, announced that the recent flare was close to the upper level, but its location would not allow solar matter to reach Earth.

The scientist said in an interview with the Russian Novosti News Agency: “A fairly large solar flare was detected, but it did not reach the highest levels, but it was very close to it. This flare occurred at the edge of the sun (on the western side), where its effects on Earth will be limited.” “In order for the solar flare that occurs in this location to affect the Earth, its strength must be exceptional.”

In addition, based on available data, solar matter was not ejected after the flare toward Earth. Therefore, laboratory experts consider its effect to be less than 10 percent.

The scientist points out that, therefore, we do not expect any consequences resulting from this glow.