Another CME incoming

[imarcs]

Another rather large CME headed for us. Same sunspot 1429 cause as yesterdays.

More info and an AMAZING aurora picture here

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Spaceweather Animated tracking here

http://iswa.gsfc.nasa.gov/downloads/20120309_071400_anim.tim-den.gif

NOAA Animated tracking here.

Solar Wind Prediction (CME-based)

[iwatkins]

First Enlil model in CME mode just in. Looks like a glancing blow from an M class. Might get to KP 6 with the current activity.

This sunspot is a biggy. I like the fact it hasn't been a one shot wonder. Still a day or so before any CMEs from it be non-geoeffective, but still a threat to Mars missions.

Cheers

Ian