Looks like #aurora possible tonite over #Canada, reaching as far south as Idaho & New York.

#geomagnetic #solarflare

G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storming Likely 25-26 Jun | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g2-moderate-geomagnetic-storming-likely-25-jun

The March 1940 Superstorm - Geoelectromagnetic Hazards And Impacts On American Communication And Power Systems
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2022SW003379 <-- shared paper
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The #auroraborealis from #Belgium, rare sight! thanks to the #solar flare produced by the #sunspot #AR3848. A strong #geomagnetic storm is ongoing.
#science

#Sonnensturm #solarstrom
#geomagnetic|impact

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

Recently Completed Geophysical Survey Will Help Protect Critical Infrastructure From Geomagnetic Storms And Space Weather
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https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/recently-completed-geophysical-survey-will-help-protect-critical <-- shared technical article
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[my other ½ is a space weather scientist, until I knew her I was not fully aware of all the risks and associated hazards associated with space weather]
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MULTIPLE CMEs ARE HEADING FOR EARTH: The past 48 hours of high solar activity has propelled three Coronal Mass Ejections, including one launched by a strong X-class solar flare. Predicted impacts on Aug. 9/10th, 11th and 12th could spark days of minor (G1) to strong (G3) geomagnetic storms. As our weather in New England improves, sky watchers may be able to see and photograph mid-latitude auroras this weekend. https://Spaceweather.com has more.

GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH: Two plumes of dark plasma flew away from the sun yesterday, launching a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. NOAA forecast models suggest the halo CME will strike our planet during the early UT hours of July 24th, sparking a G2-class geomagnetic storm. Photographers in northern-tier US States may be able to catch auroras after the CME arrives. However, New England's weather will not be kind to our local sky lovers. https://www.Spaceweather.com for details.

Solar storm — not HAARP — creates intense auroral display
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NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day by Mariusz Durlej
A red and rayed aurora was captured in a single 6-second exposure from Racibórz, Poland, during this weekend's intense solar storm. Northern lights don't usually reach so far south. The photographer's...
https://alaska-native-news.com/solar-storm-not-haarp-creates-intense-auroral-display/74023/
#aurora #northernlights #haarp #atmosphere #geomagnetic #storm #sun #solar

THE CME HAS ARRIVED: Arriving hours earlier than expected, a CME struck Earth's magnetic field on May 10th at 1645 UT. The big impact sparked a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm - which is ongoing now. More CMEs are following close behind, and their arrival could extend the storm. Radio blackouts are occurring over Europe and Africa. Aurora is possible through the weekend. More on https://www.Spaceweather.com

Image: The source of today's CME, giant sunspot AR3664 photographed at sunset between two eucalyptus trees by Marco Meniero of Civitavecchia, Italy

PSA: Tonight Could Be a Great Chance to Photograph Auroras https://petapixel.com/2024/05/10/psa-tonight-could-be-a-great-chance-to-photograph-auroras/ #auroraborealis #northernlights #tipsandtricks #Educational #geomagnetic #solarstorm #aurora #News #psa

A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch is issued for the first time in nearly 20 years amid "unusual" solar event.

CBS News quotes the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): "Geomagnetic storms can impact infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on Earth's surface, potentially disrupting communications, the electric power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations."

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Via The Weather Network
10:00 PM · May 9, 2024

"A 'severe' #geomagnetic storm expected to reach Earth on Friday night could fill the skies over Canada with dazzling #auroras. Some areas may have a much better view than others."

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/severe-geomagnetic-storm-may-spark-widespread-auroras-over-canada-on

#SolarFlares, #Spaceweather via Spaceweather.com And there's a reason I held onto my eclipse glasses. Read on...

"THIS SUNSPOT IS HUGE: Sunspot #AR3664 has grown so large, it is now visually rivaling the great #Carrington sunspot of Sept. 1859. To illustrate their similarity, Carrington's famous sketch (to scale) has been added to a picture of today's sun:

"How big is AR3664? Sprawling almost 200,000 km from end to end, it is 15 times wider than Earth. You can see AR3664 through ordinary eclipse glasses with no magnification at all. Moreover, it is easy to project an image of this sunspot onto the sidewalk or a white screen just as Carrington did in the 19th century.

"Carrington's sunspot is famous because in August and Sept. 1859 it emitted a series of intense #SolarFlares and #CMEs. The resulting #geomagnetic storms set fire to telegraph offices and sparked auroras from Cuba to Hawaii. The '#CarringtonEvent' has since become a touchstone of space weather in pop culture, with headlines stoking fears of an "internet apocalypse" if it repeats. Recent studies suggest that Carrington-class storms occur once every 40 to 60 years, so we're overdue.

"Does this mean we're about to get hit by another Carrington Event? Probably not. Big sunspots don't always produce big CMEs. Indeed, the CME AR3664 hurled toward us earlier today is puny compared to the CMEs of 1859. It won't cause much trouble when it arrives this weekend. Nevertheless, it would be wise to keep an eye on this growing active region while Earth is in its strike zone."

http://www.spaceweather.com

Space weather forecasters have issued a #geomagnetic #storm watch through Monday

An ouburst of #plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth -- And could make for great #aurora viewing.
“For the general public, if you have clear skies at night and you are at higher latitudes, this would be a great opportunity to see the skies light up,” Lash said.
Satellite operators might have trouble tracking their spacecraft
Power grids could also see some “induced current” in their lines, though nothing they can’t handle, he said.
Every 11 years, the sun’s magnetic field flips -- its north and south poles switch positions.
Solar activity changes during that cycle, and it’s now near its most active, called the solar maximum.
During such times, geomagnetic storms of the type that arrived Sunday can hit Earth a few times a year
In December, the biggest solar flare in years disrupted radio communications.

https://apnews.com/article/sun-solar-flare-geomagnetic-storm-magnetic-corona-73fc7ecffaff88fbfaea51aa82025217

There is a severe #geomagnetic storm at this moment, courtesy of #sunspots AR3615 and AR3614, which exploded almost at the same time!

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/severe-g4-geomagnetic-storms-observed-24-march-2024

More info here: www.spaceweather.com

EQUINOX AURORA ALERT: Northern #Spring begins tomorrow, and almost immediately a #CME is expected to graze Earth's magnetic field. The impact could spark a display of #equinox #aurora fueled by the Russell-McPherron effect. #NOAA is forecasting G1-class #geomagnetic storms on March 20-21. https://Spaceweather.com has details.

Image: An example of equinox auroras, photographed one year ago (March 20, 2023) over Tromsø, Norway, by Andrei Andritcu. They were ignited by a glancing-blow CME much like the CME heading for Earth now.