6/24 Update
We have more C Class Solar Flares this morning since the new Sun Spot is rotating into view. . The bulk of the expected CME arrived around midnight last night. Connie Howell
Solar Event
6/23 Recap
Today was a quiet day across all measures we monitor! . NOAA’s expecting the incoming CH HSS and CME Sideswipe to change one of these measures tomorrow. Solar Wind Speed will rise – the UK’s Met Office is anticipating into the 500 km/sec range. While […]
Coronal holes turning earthward
EARTH’S MAGNETIC FIELD IS ABOUT TO BE PUT TO THE TEST A massive collection of coronal holes spanning more than 400,000 miles is now lined up with Earth. As high-speed solar wind streams away from the Sun, conditions are becoming favorable for geomagnetic storms around […]
6/22 Recap
Almost everything was quiet today. Solar Wind Speed stayed below 400 km/sec; Electron Saturation hovered around its Alert Threshold, but only briefly crossed that line. . NOAA’s expecting tomorrow and early 6/24 to be similar to today, until the next CH HSS arrives, followed by […]
6/21 Recap
An Incoming Sun Spot has gained size and strength over the past 2 days, and is now capable of tossing M Class Solar Flares, which is did twice today. NOAA’s evaluating a CME from the M6.2 Solar Flare to see if it’s Earth-bound. We’ll know […]
M6.9 Solar Flare
Woah, happening NOW: M6.9 solar flare from AR 4473 near the Sun’s eastern limb. Possible a CME has also been produced, and with a wide enough eruption, some glancing effects at Earth could be possible (though unlikely). This AR has really ramped up activity!
Coronal holes turning toward earth
GIANT DARK GASH IS TURNING TOWARD EARTH Multiple coronal holes are now rotating into Earth-facing position, and several are lining up near the Sun’s equator. That puts Earth in a position where high-speed solar wind can have a more direct path toward our planet in […]
