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Updated · spaceweather.gov · Jul 4June 30 CME Triggers Strong Geomagnetic Storm as Disturbances Persist Through July 5
3 articles · Updated · spaceweather.gov · Jul 4Summary
- Moderate to briefly strong geomagnetic storming was observed after the June 30 coronal mass ejection reached Earth.
- Minor to moderate disturbed geomagnetic conditions are expected to continue into July 5 as the CME’s effects linger.
- The latest update points to easing from the brief strong phase, but still unsettled space-weather conditions over the next day.
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