強烈太陽風暴預計將為低緯度地區帶來極光
Strong solar storm expected to bring northern lights to lower latitudes
Updated at: June 4, 2026 at 09:45 AM
一場壯觀的宇宙事件正朝我們而來！
A spectacular cosmic event is heading our way!
由太陽日冕物質拋射所引起的強烈太陽風暴，即將把迷人的北極光推向其通常所在的北極圈之外。
Strong solar storms, caused by coronal mass ejections from the Sun, are set to push the mesmerizing northern lights far beyond their usual arctic homes.
通常情況下，地球磁場將極光限制在極地地區。
Typically, Earth's magnetic field confines the aurora to the polar regions.
然而，在劇烈的地磁活動期間，這道屏障會發生扭曲，使極光橢圓向赤道擴張。
However, during intense geomagnetic activity, this shield distorts, allowing the auroral oval to expand toward the equator.
這意味著低緯度地區的居民可能很快就會目睹綠色、紅色和紫色的發光天空，這是帶電粒子與我們大氣層碰撞的結果。
This means people in lower latitudes might soon witness glowing green, red, and purple skies as charged particles collide with our atmosphere.
我們目前正處於「太陽極大期」——即太陽11年週期的巔峰——這使得這些充滿活力的景象更為頻繁。
We are currently in the 'solar maximum'—the peak of the Sun's 11-year cycle—making these vibrant displays more frequent.
這些風暴是一把雙面刃；雖然它們帶來了天體之美，但也能感應出威脅電網的電流，擾亂衛星通訊並干擾GPS系統。
These storms are a double-edged sword; while they offer celestial beauty, they can also induce currents that threaten power grids, disrupt satellite communications, and interfere with GPS systems.
因此，如果你住在低緯度地區，請留意夜空！
So, if you live in lower latitudes, keep an eye on the night sky!
