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Massive M5-class solar flare erupts on Sun; blackouts hit Earth, solar storm coming too, shows NASA
9Dec By adminNo Comments
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Massive M5-class solar flare erupts on Sun; blackouts hit Earth, solar storm coming too, shows NASA

[ad_1] Yesterday, it was the turn of Mars, and today, December 9, the Earth is again the central focus of the unceasing solar activity on the Sun. Just four hours ago, a massive solar flare eruption took place on the Sunspot AR3511, according to data from NASA. The solar flare was measured to be M5.49, which is the highest-intensity flare we have seen in the last three months. The flare subsequently triggered a short-wave radio blackout on Earth. It is possible that the flare also released a coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud directed toward the Earth. If it did, the Earth could suffer an intense solar storm event in the next 2-3 days.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Sunspot AR3511 erupted on Dec. 8th (2307 UT), producing an M5-class solar flare and a shortwave radio blackout ...
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More solar flare eruptions, and a CME increase Earth’s solar storm troubles, reveals NASA
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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More solar flare eruptions, and a CME increase Earth’s solar storm troubles, reveals NASA

[ad_1] It has been three days of non-stop solar activity from the Sun, and it does not appear to slow down anytime soon. After a minor solar storm on Monday and three different solar flare eruptions on Tuesday, the last 24 hours have also been filled with similar activity. Another solar flare, stronger than any we have seen this week, erupted yesterday, December 6, and a separate ‘sigmoid eruption' may have hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) towards the Earth, data from NASA has shown. The latter can spark a solar storm on December 9, as per early forecast. The prediction models will be able to give us a better picture in the hours to come.According to a post by the official X account of Space Weather Live, a moderate M2.35 solar flare erupted 7 hours ago, triggering a short-wave radi...
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Two CMEs hit Earth, spark extra strong solar storm; NASA model shows more could be on the way
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Two CMEs hit Earth, spark extra strong solar storm; NASA model shows more could be on the way

[ad_1] The solar activity on Earth has intensified. Yesterday, December 1, it was reported that a second coronal mass ejection (CME) was headed for the Earth which could turn the ongoing solar storm even more intense, and exactly that happened. A few hours earlier, the second CME made an impact and sparked an incredibly powerful G3-class solar storm. The storm resulted in some of the brightest aurora displays seen across the world. While it has begun subsiding slowly, a NASA model has shown that more CMEs are headed toward the Earth and might make contact with our magnetosphere before the end of the day.According to a report by Spaceweather.com, “One and possibly two CMEs hit Earth's magnetic field on Dec. 1st, sparking a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. At the apex of the event, just...
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M-class solar flare erupts on the Sun, shows NASA; blackouts triggered on Earth, solar storm possible
23Nov By adminNo Comments
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M-class solar flare erupts on the Sun, shows NASA; blackouts triggered on Earth, solar storm possible

[ad_1] Yesterday, a massive sunspot spanning 200,000 kilometers containing as many as 12 dark cores was reported on the Sun. As per information from the NASA Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO), there was a high chance that it could explode at any moment, and that is exactly what happened just an hour ago. An M-class solar flare was seen erupting on the sunspot, whose extreme ultraviolet radiation sparked a short-wave radio blackout on the Earth. While NASA has not been able to confirm the presence of any Earth-bound coronal mass ejection (CME), this information should be revealed in a few hours' time.According to a post made on X by the official account of Space Weather Live, the explosion occurred on the newly discovered and fast-expanding sunspot, which is already geoeffective. The post ...
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NASA SOHO spots CME headed for Earth tomorrow; Solar storm may spark auroras, radio blackouts
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NASA SOHO spots CME headed for Earth tomorrow; Solar storm may spark auroras, radio blackouts

[ad_1] Even with just six Earth-facing active sunspots on the Sun, the solar activity in the last fortnight has been more intense than many months combined this year. This is the second most intense solar storm spell we have seen since March when two G3-class storms were spotted in the same month. To make matters worse, it is not likely to stop anytime soon. The NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has detected a halo-shaped coronal mass ejection (CME) headed towards the Earth. The data highlights that it will make strike the Earth tomorrow, November 11, in the late hours, triggering a solar storm that can be as intense as G2-class.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Coronagraphs onboard the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) detected a halo CME leaving the sun....
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Solar flares, blackouts, to solar storms: Know how space weather has affected Earth in the last 24 hours
3Nov By adminNo Comments
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Solar flares, blackouts, to solar storms: Know how space weather has affected Earth in the last 24 hours

[ad_1] The last 24 hours have been quite a ride for Earth, owing to the Sun nearing the peak of its solar cycle. On November 2, two M-class solar flares erupted on the Earth-facing side of the Sun. Both the flares released extreme ultraviolet radiation directed towards our planet that sparked short-wave radio blackouts. The effects of these blackouts were seen in the American and African continent. Additionally, reports have confirmed that two separate coronal mass ejections (CME) will strike the Earth tomorrow, November 4, and can trigger a minor solar storm.Solar storm can strike tomorrowAccording to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “One and perhaps two CMEs could graze Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 4th. Individually, neither CME is particularly significant, but together they could spar...
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Solar storm ALERT! Magnetic filament erupts on the Sun; CME to strike tomorrow, NASA says
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Solar storm ALERT! Magnetic filament erupts on the Sun; CME to strike tomorrow, NASA says

[ad_1] The last ten days have been quite uneventful in terms of Earth-directed solar activity. This was strange given there are still 6 sunspot regions present on our planet's side of the Sun. And even as the Sun nears the peak of its solar cycle in 2025, the last month has passed without any significant eruptions. But with September coming in, solar activities have again picked up. Recently, a massive magnetic filament erupted in the northern hemisphere of the Sun. The eruption resulted in a large cloud of coronal mass ejection (CME) being hurled at the Earth. NASA has confirmed that the CME will strike our planet on September 2.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “A magnetic filament on the sun erupted during the late hours of Aug. 30th, opening a "canyon of fire" in the sun's ...
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Geomagnetic storm threatens radio communications! Blackouts possible
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Geomagnetic storm threatens radio communications! Blackouts possible

[ad_1] A new geomagnetic storm is set to unleash its fury, potentially resulting in radio blackout in the coming days. Recent reports from SpaceWeather.com reveal increased activity in the eastern limb of the Sun, with the emergence of four new sunspots. Although a bright CME that occurred on July 28th will not directly hit Earth, there are concerns that future CMEs from the new sunspots could impact our planet. Brace yourselves for the potential aftermath of these upcoming CMEs.Warning and Potential Impact on Radio CommunicationsAccording to the three-day report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), minor G1-class or greater geomagnetic storms are expected soon. This could lead to R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts from July 28th to 30th. The impact of such...
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Sun blasts CME towards the Earth, SCARY solar storm strike expected soon; Know the danger
25Jul By adminNo Comments
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Sun blasts CME towards the Earth, SCARY solar storm strike expected soon; Know the danger

[ad_1] Last week, the Earth suffered multiple hits by the Sun, including two separate solar storms and a couple of radio blackouts. This was one of the most active weeks for solar activity after April, and researchers believe that the Sun is picking up the intensity again, as we approach the autumnal equinox (historically, the highest solar activity period, along with the vernal equinox) in September. As a sign of that, another solar storm has been predicted to strike the Earth on July 27, two days from now, on the back of a halo coronal mass ejection (CME).A SpaceWeather.com report said, “Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible during the early hours of July 27th when a faint halo CME is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. The storm cloud was hurled toward us on July 23rd by...
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The solar storm that shook the solar system, know all about the shocking Bastille Day event
15Jul By adminNo Comments
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The solar storm that shook the solar system, know all about the shocking Bastille Day event

[ad_1] On July 15, 2000, the Earth was hit by an unexpected solar storm. The storm was sparked by a coronal mass ejection (CME) that was released after an X5.7-class solar flare erupted on the Sun. The terrifying event was witnessed by the NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, which was launched just five years earlier. But that was not the only NASA spacecraft to witness the solar storm. The Voyager 1 spacecraft, which was placed at the edge of the solar system, also felt the shockwaves produced by the flare eruption. Today, this event is known as the Bastille Day solar storm, and as it completes its 23rd anniversary, let us know more about it.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Its impact on July 15, 2000, sparked an extreme (Kp=9) geomagnetic storm. By the time the storm s...
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