thats normal

The red and blue lines represent magnetic lines of force found within Earths magnetic field.

When the lines are crossed or in a ball

like this:
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The IMF is in a north direction (positive) and the magnetosphere is protecting its self from solar winds and particles. This is good.


When the lines are open (into wings), the IMF is in a southward direction and the Magnetosphere is open allowing solar wind IMF and particles to connect with Earth's magnetic field

like this:

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