Solar Storms How Space Weather Affects Our Planet. Solar storms are powerful bursts of energy from the Sun that can disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, causing serious effects on our planet 🌍. These storms, caused by solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can interfere with GPS systems, communication networks, satellites, and even power grids ⚡. When these charged particles hit Earth, they create geomagnetic storms that may produce stunning auroras 🌌 but also pose risks to technology and