A new giant coronal hole has been detected on the Sun, stretching up to one million kilometers in length. Visually, it resembles an inverted number “1,” TASS reports.

Coronal holes are sources of high-speed solar wind streams which, upon reaching Earth, can trigger geomagnetic storms. This trend began back in 2025, and current observations indicate that solar activity continues to increase. Experts predict that in 2026 the number of geomagnetic disturbances will be even higher than in the previous year.

The heightened solar activity will last for at least the next two years. During this period, people sensitive to weather changes may experience headaches, weakness, or fluctuations in blood pressure more frequently. However, there is also a positive effect: the coming two years will be an ideal time for observing auroras, which will become brighter and more visible. Scientists recommend closely monitoring space weather forecasts, as there are currently no signs of a decline in solar activity.

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