The claim
A claim is circulating on social networks that NASA has predicted three days of total darkness in December 2023 due to a solar storm. This information is supposedly on a website called oclub. ro have been published.
Our conclusion
The claim is false. Neither NASA nor independent experts have made such a prediction. In fact, NASA has confirmed that it never made such a claim.
Background to the claim:
The claim is based on a TikTok video that quotes an Amazon digital assistant, Alexa, making this prediction. However, a check of the source revealed that no such statement was made by NASA.
Analysis of the facts:
Experts in the field of space physics and astrophysics confirm that it is not possible to accurately predict solar storms and their specific effects on Earth. It is scientifically unfounded that a solar storm could cause complete darkness on Earth. The sun remains a constant and reliable source of light.
Effects of solar activity
Solar storms can indeed affect radio communications and power grids, but they do not result in darkness on Earth. Historical events such as the Carrington Event of 1859 show that solar storms can disrupt telecommunications networks and power supplies, but do not cause global darkness.
Reactions from scientists and experts
Specialists in space physics and astrophysics have clearly denied the claim. They emphasize that the sun will continue to shine normally and that there is no scientific evidence that the sun could suddenly stop shining. In addition, precise predictions about the occurrence and effects of solar storms are not possible.
Conclusion: No scientific basis for the claim
The claim of a three-day darkness on Earth due to a solar storm is unfounded and does not correspond to scientific evidence. It is important to critically examine such information and rely on reliable and scientifically sound sources to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Source: afp
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