Solar Winds from Second 'Giant Hole' on Sun to Reach Earth This Week

A giant coronal hole has appeared on the surface of the Sun, which could send 1.8 million-mph solar winds toward Earth by Friday. Coronal holes release solar winds into space, which can damage satellites and reveal stunning auroras if they reach Earth. Scientists aren't concerned about this hole damaging infrastructure, though they say it may help trigger auroras in some parts of the world. The 'hole' is positioned close to the Sun's equator, which means we're pretty much guaranteed to see some fast wind at Earth a couple of days after it rotates past central meridian.