'STORM GLASS' IS A SOLAR INFLUENCE DETECTOR. STRUCTURING OF WA-TER CLUSTERS IN 'STORM GLASS' UNDER THE SOAR EXPOSURE AND WHEN MOOVING IN SPACE

Abstract

In the 19th century, it was discovered that camphor dissolved in the water-ethanol solution forms crystals, which quantity constantly changes at different periods of time even at a constant temperature. Since no one doubted that this phenomenon was caused by weather changes, a sealed glass ampoule with such a solution was called Storm Glass. But in the 20th century it became clear that this phenomenon has a more complex mysterious nature and is not suitable for predicting the weather. It was studied in detail, but the real reason remained unclear. We have recently discovered that fluctuations in solar activity and distribution of solar energy around the Earth have a very strong influence on the stability and size of water clusters. Therefore, the same solution of water in organic solvents can consist of a small number of large clusters, or large number of small clusters.    This also occurs in the water-ethanol solution in 'Storm Glass'. Since camphor is soluble in ethanol and insoluble in water, it crystallizes out of solution under strong solar influence, when water clusters are decomposed and small, and dissolves again when the influence of the Sun decreases and water clusters reunite. Therefore, Storm Glass really reacts to changes in the weather, but not atmospheric, but space weather. Studying the influence of the Sun on Storm Glass in different places unexpectedly led to the discovery of another unique phenomenon. When Storm Glass moves through space, water clusters quickly become structured, their number decreases and camphor crystals noticeably dissolve. This happens quickly, within 10-20 minutes after the start of movement. This phenomenon also depends on solar exposure.