Major X 5.4 Solar Flare March 7, 2012

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  1. Aerianne

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    Major X 5.4 Solar Flare !!
    The second strongest solar flare of Solar Cycle 24 and the Second X-Flare from Active Region 11429. This major event measured X 5.4 at 00:24 UTC and triggered a strong R3 Level Radio Blackout. A coronal mass ejection was captured shortly after and is likely to be headed earths way. more information shortly.
    The expected CME from March 4 has impacted the earths magnetic field moments ago, causing the Bz component of the IMP to deviated sharply southward to - 18 nT. Geomagnetic storm should result in the next 3-4 hours.

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    Aerianne, Mar 6, 2012
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  3. Aerianne

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    http://space.brevardtimes.com/2012/03/sun-erupts-with-powerful-solar-flare.html
     
    Aerianne, Mar 7, 2012
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    Time to find a place devoid of urban light pollution and see if I can capture the aurora.
     
    stinkfoot, Mar 7, 2012
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  7. midgardsun

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  9. stinkfoot

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    Clouds and rain forecast... of course.
     
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  11. Aerianne

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    Pretty cool...

    [/quote]HUGE SUNSPOT: Active sunspot AR1429 continues to grow. It is now more than seven times wider than Earth, which makes it an easy target for backyard solar telescopes . In fact, yesterday, David Tremblay of Alto, New Mexico, saw it using no telescope at all. All he needed was a dust storm:[/quote]

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    http://spaceweather.com/
     
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  13. Tyrsonswood

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    Freaky shyt...
     
    Tyrsonswood, Mar 8, 2012
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  15. stinkfoot

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    I have that site bookmarked and read that very piece. :)
     
    stinkfoot, Mar 8, 2012
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  17. Aerianne

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    That's because we sit at the cool table...
     
    Aerianne, Mar 8, 2012
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    Another CME headed this way...
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    stinkfoot, Mar 9, 2012
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  21. zombiewolf

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    Saw some Aurora Borealis here last nite...nuthin' special though.
    I'm fortunate to live far enough away from any ambient light sources...
    Should be clear enough tonight for a second viewing, I'm hoping for a good show!
     
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    It has once again clouded over here so no aurora tonight.... or tomorrow as it's also forecast to be cloudy tomorrow night as well.
     
    stinkfoot, Mar 9, 2012
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