X1.0 Solar Flare

[Pixies]

Just saw this on https://www.solarham.net/

 

X-Flare!

October 28, 2021 @ 15:55 UTC (UPDATED)

A major solar flare measuring X1.0 was just observed around AR 2887 at 15:35 UTC. The active region is directly facing Earth and should a CME be produced, it would almost certainly be directed towards our planet. CME Update: Imagery courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) confirms that a coronal mass ejection (CME), likely of the halo variety is associated and should be directed squarely towards our planet. A Type II Radio Emission with an estimated velocity of 1263 km/s was recorded. An impact past our planet should be expected this weekend and will be good news for aurora sky watchers. This information will be confirmed once updated Earth facing coronagraph imagery is available. Stay Tuned!

 

 

and on NOAA:

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01 Serial Number: 119 Issue Time: 2021 Oct 28 1555 UTC SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1 Begin Time: 2021 Oct 28 1517 UTC Maximum Time: 2021 Oct 28 1535 UTC End Time: 2021 Oct 28 1548 UTC X-ray Class: X1.0 Location: S26W04 NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point. Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.

[newbie alert]

Wow... shame it's going to be peeing down.. but thanks for the heads up 

[Shimrod]

On 28/10/2021 at 17:56, Pixies said:

Just saw this on https://www.solarham.net/

 

X-Flare!

October 28, 2021 @ 15:55 UTC (UPDATED)

A major solar flare measuring X1.0 was just observed around AR 2887 at 15:35 UTC. The active region is directly facing Earth and should a CME be produced, it would almost certainly be directed towards our planet. CME Update: Imagery courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) confirms that a coronal mass ejection (CME), likely of the halo variety is associated and should be directed squarely towards our planet. A Type II Radio Emission with an estimated velocity of 1263 km/s was recorded. An impact past our planet should be expected this weekend and will be good news for aurora sky watchers. This information will be confirmed once updated Earth facing coronagraph imagery is available. Stay Tuned!

 

 

and on NOAA:

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01 Serial Number: 119 Issue Time: 2021 Oct 28 1555 UTC SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1 Begin Time: 2021 Oct 28 1517 UTC Maximum Time: 2021 Oct 28 1535 UTC End Time: 2021 Oct 28 1548 UTC X-ray Class: X1.0 Location: S26W04 NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point. Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.

Forecast is looking good for tomorrow solar wise... and probably some clear skies for a change too!

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast

[ONIKKINEN]

Fingers crossed, its hazy but blue skies at the zenith and maybe 30 degrees off right now. If it doesn't get worse there should be a glimpse or 2 of aurora in a few hours. Clear outside shows that its 100% cloudy right now so don't know what to think 🙄