Hello Everyone, I'm a new member here and have somewhat limited knowledge of astronomy/space.

I had a question about this new upcoming Solar Cycle, I have heard from Nasa that this Solar Storm would be the strongest in about 30 years if i can recall correctly. Now i'm just wondering how this will affect us asides from cell phones, gps, power grids etc.

This question also ties in with, embarassed to say but, the whole 2012 "End of the World" issue.

Is a solar flare reaching the earth and burning us possible? Well, i mean of course its possible but is it probable? Also, will this Solar Storm be strong enough to strips Earth's magnetic field?

My common sense tells me, No, it isn't. But after being surrounded by all this nonsense of 2012 this, Planet X that, i just had to ask myself.

Does the sun polar shifting, transit of venus, galatic alignment, have any significant effect during a solar storm?

Now... where is that guy who is going to add me to his long list of 2012 threads. Haha.