A Special Presentation Geomagnetic/Radioactive Storms - 06 03 2013 HD

  

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On June 2nd at a high-speed (700 km/s) solar wind stream buffets Earth's magnetic field. The warning comes on the heels of a lengthy G2-class geomagnetic storm on May 31- and again June 1 sparked by the arrival of an interplanetary shock wave. The source of the shock is unknown. Although I do suspect it is from the coronal holes themselves. Current speculation focuses on a corotating interaction region (CIR)--that is, a shock-like transition zone between high- and low-speed solar wind streams. Whatever it was, the impact ignited some beautiful auroras,

June 1st, Northern Lights spilled across the Canadian border into more than a dozen US states, turning the sky purple and green as far south as Colorado and Nebraska. Subscribers to the Space Weather Alert System knew the storm was coming, but others were surprised:

Aurora Over Crater Lake National Park, OR

Taken by Brad Goldpaint on June 1, 2013 @ Crater Lake National Park, OR

Aurora

Taken by Robert Farrimond on May 31, 2013 @ Vantage, Washington

As solar maximum nears its peak we are anticipating whatever our heightened imagination can visualize.

Here is a little preview of the magnetic storm, solar flares at immense speed racing towards earth we can expect.

In which this event actually happened not too long ago last year in March 2012 with a CME at class M.8.

Solar Cycle 24 Delivers a Class X3.2 CME HD

  

The most powerful flare to date - Solar Maximum does not disappoint.

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Update from yesterdays class X1.7 and class X2.8 coronal ejection.

All other visible sunspot regions appear to be stable at this time. There will remain a chance for moderate M-Class solar flares and perhaps another isolated X-Class event within the next 24-48 hours, particularly around Sunspot 11748.

Class M1.1 CME and class C9.6 CME MONSTER FARSIDE ERUPTION HD

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Solar activity is now at moderate levels thanks to an isolated M1.1 Solar Flare around Sunspot 1731 in the northern hemisphere. A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is visible in the latest STEREO Ahead COR2 imagery. It appears that a majority of the plasma cloud was directed north of the Sun-Earth field.
Auroras this weekend.

Impulsive class M1.0 flare Earthbound HD

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A moderate solar flare reaching M1.0 was observed around Sunspot 1726 at 10:29 UTC this morning. The blast itself was impulsive in nature and a large Coronal Mass Ejection is not expected. This region maintains a fairly impressive magnetic structure, especially within the trailing spot cluster and has the potential for an even stronger event.

Also watch the froth of the magnetized, radioactive sea sunspot AR11726 bubble

14-04-13 Geomagnetic Storm Update HD

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The lights dimmed. Something I take so naturally in stride over the years and just smile to myself when these events occur, the Geomagnetic Storm. Ground based magnetometers detected a geomagnetic sudden impulse measuring 29 nT at 22:57 UTC and this signals the passage of an expected Coronal Mass Ejection passed our planet. The ACE spacecraft initially detected a solar wind increase to near 500 km/s at 22:20 UTC.
We might say hmmmm that's not very strong, well it isn't over yet we have until the 15th inclusive to measure the strength of the plasma cloud impacting our geomagnetosphere. (This is basically a continuation from yesterday with its updates)
Enjoy ;)

M6.5 Solar Flare + CME HD

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The strongest solar flare in quite some time took place within the past couple of hours around Sunspot 1719. The moderately strong event measuring M6.5 took place at 07:16 UTC. A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is now visible in the latest STEREO Ahead and STEREO Behind COR2 imagery. Because 1719 is now squarely facing Earth, the plasma should be directed this way. This will raise the chances of geomagnetic storming by this weekend.
Update
Geomagnetic Storm Watch
The Geomagnetic Field is currently at quiet levels. Things should change drastically heading into the weekend. A Geomagnetic Storm watch has been issued by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center for early on April 13th as a Coronal Mass Ejection is expected to sweep past Earth. Moderate G2 Level with a chance for Strong G3 Level Storming will be possible at high latitudes. Sky Watchers should be alert for visible aurora once the cloud arrives.

Class M2.2 Flare and Amazing Beautiful Filaments Display HD

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Geomagnetic Storm Rising HD

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GEOMAGNETIC STORM UNDERWAY: A minor (Kp=5) geomagnetic storm is underway around the poles as a medium-speed solar wind stream buffets Earth's magnetic field. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras
The sun seemed to be flatlining right after St.Patrick's Day, but not all is as it seems -- is it.
In fact she had been having a private party all by herself "on the other side" or so she thought. STEREO A & B were on to her right from the get go.
More at http://trudi-tmw.blogspot.ca/2013/03/...
Be sure to read the story and enjoy the aurora borealis.

AR1686 unleashed an M1-class solar flare HD

  

Published on 5 Mar 2013

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SOLAR ACTIVITY INCREASES: Both sides of the sun are active today. On the farside, an explosion around 0400 UT hurled a massive CME into space. On the Earthside, sunspot AR1686 unleashed an M1-class solar flare at 0754 UT. Stay tuned for updates.

Playlist for Today (playlist)

  

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 New sunspot AR1678 has developed a delta-class magnetic field that harbors energy for strong explosions. NOAA forecasters estimate a 45% chance of M-flares and a 15% chance of X-flares during the next 24 hours.