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M3.9 solar flare, S1 radiation storm M-class flaring continues today from sunspot region 2975 with an M2.9 solar flare this night and a spectacular long duration M3.9 solar flare at 13:55 UTC. While writing this news article, we see yet another M-class flare from this region peaking at M4.3 but this solar flare looks much more impulsive and might not release a CME, but it is still way too early to tell. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

CME arrival, X1 halo CME What an eventful few days we are having. Solar flares, coronal mass ejections and now even geomagnetic storming! Indeed, the coronal mass ejections from the M-class event arrived around 01:45 UTC today which was very much in line with the predictions. Well done NOAA! Geomagnetic storm conditions up to the minor G1 geomagnetic storm levels have been observed thus far. The solar wind speed is decent near 600km/s but the strength of the interplanetary field is below what you’d expect for stronger storm conditions. That said, we will continue to be under the influence of the effects of this coronalRead More →

X1.3 solar flare We are still awaiting the arrival of two coronal mass ejections launched by a couple of M-class solar flares from sunspot region 2975. Geomagnetic storm conditions up to the moderate G2 level is expected with even a slight chance of strong G3 storm conditions being possible according to the NOAA SWPC. The impact is expected within the next 3 to 12 hours. But that is not today’s headline story actually. Sunspot region 2975 yet again steals the spotlight as it just erupted with a major X1.3 solar flare. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

Two coronal mass ejections, G3 storm watch What an exciting two days we are having, sunspot regions 2978 and especially 2975 are really delivering with the latter group producing countless of C-class solar flares and even a couple of M-class solar flares. Yesterday’s M4.0 solar flare of course being the strongest thus far. This M4.0 solar flare and a smaller M1 solar flare launched two coronal mass ejections into space, both of which have an earth-directed component. Sunspot region 2975 remains a very complex Beta-Gamma-Delta sunspot region which is capable of more M-class activity, and perhaps even a low X-class flare. Space Weather Live GoRead More →

M4.0 solar flare from sunspot region 2975 Our Sun is suddenly kicking things into a higher gear with numerous sunspots and active regions appearing appearing all over the solar disk. Sunspot regions 2975 and 2978 are by the far the most interesting regions right now and have both been the source of numerous C-class solar flares.  Until late this morning that is. Sunspot region 2975 decided enough is enough and gave us a long duration M4.0 solar flare (R1-minor) that peaked at 11:29 UTC. This sunspot region is located right on the center of the earth-facing solar disk, great for an earth-directed coronal mass ejection!Read More →

M1.4 solar flare with earth-directed CME A huge surprise at 05:26 UTC today as unimpressive sunspot region 2974 produced a long duration M1.4 solar flare. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

C3.1 solar flare, Earth-directed CME A very long duration C3.1 solar flare peaked yesterday at 20:55 UTC. The solar flare came from sunspot region 2962. A coronal mass ejection was launched into space and is highly likely to arrive at Earth. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

Geomagnetic storm blamed for the loss of 40 Starlink satellites Not a whole lot happening on the Sun today. Space weather is fairly quiet but we could see the passage of a minor coronal mass ejection within the next 24 hours which could stir up to minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions according to the NOAA SWPC. But that is not the main space weather story of today. It is SpaceX which steals the headlines today. A geomagnetic storm is blamed by the company for the loss of 40 (out of 49) Starlink satellites launched last Thursday. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

Geomagentic storm blamed for the loss of 40 Starlink satellites Not a whole lot happening on the Sun today. Space weather is fairly quiet but we could see the passage of a minor coronal mass ejection within the next 24 hours which could stir up to minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions according to the NOAA SWPC. But that is not the main space weather story of today. It is SpaceX which steals the headlines today. A geomagnetic storm is blamed by the company for the loss of 40 (out of 49) Starlink satellites launched last Thursday. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

M1 solar flare, G2 storm watch Sunspot region 2936 produced an M1.1 solar flare which peaked at 23:32 UTC back on Saturday, 29 January. This large sunspot region was already producing numerous C-class solar flare at the time and developed a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic layout. This resulted in a moderate M-class eruption which launched a coronal mass ejection into space. Sunspot region 2936 has quieted down significantly since this eruption and while it remains a large sunspot region, it only has a Beta magnetic layout making more significant flares unlikely. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

G1 storm watch, M-class solar flare The NOAA SWPC has issued a minor G1 geomagnetic storm watch (max Kp of 5) for Saturday evening (15 January) and Sunday 16 January due to the arrival of an anticipated coronal hole solar wind stream.  Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

M1.2 solar flare We remain very vigilant on the development of sunspot regions 2907 and 2908 in particular but today’s highlight actually comes from sunspot region 2911 in the northern hemisphere. It surprised us all with an impulsive M1.2 solar flare (R1-minor) that peaked at 00:51 UTC. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

Sunspot region 2894 Now that was an intense one and a half week if you ask us! Sunspot regions 2887 and 2891 really kept us all on our toes. M-flares and of course the X1.0 solar flare that looked really promising with an earth-directed coronal mass ejection. But we all now how that turned out. The plasma cloud only gave us a minor glancing blow and we never got the strong G3 geomagnetic storm that was forecast. Good thing we had sunspot region 2891 waiting in the wings. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

G3 geomagnetic storm What a show! The M1.7 coronal mass ejection arrived ahead of schedule yesterday (3 November) around 19:30 UTC. That is faster than pretty much every forecast that was out there! She must have had a clear run trough space as the cloud impacted our planet with an average speed of about 700km/s. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

G2 geomagnetic storm watch The NOAA SWPC has updated their WSA-ENLIL solar wind model with a new run that includes three coronal mass ejections. A new geomagnetic storm watch was also issued, being upgraded from a minor G1 geomagnetic storm watch to a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm watch. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

M1.7 solar flare with earth-directed CME What a week we are having! Hello Solar Cycle 25! Sunspot region 2891 (which is directly facing Earth!) produced a very long duration M1.7 (R1-minor) solar flare this morning that peaked at 03:01 UTC. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

M1.5 solar flare with CME, glancing blow possible? An M1.5 (R1-minor) solar flare erupted this morning which peaked at 01:45 UTC. Sunspot region 2887 was the source of the eruption. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

X1 coronal mass ejection has arrived! Finally! After many hours of waiting and waiting and speculating, we can now conclude that the X1.0 coronal mass ejection has arrived at our planet. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

CME impact expected, G3 storm watch What a day yesterday. The spectacular X1.0 solar flare (which is the second strongest solar flare of the current Solar Cycle thus far) launched a magnificent coronal mass ejection into space. Sunspot region 2887 was in a perfect earth-facing position at the time of the eruption and it was no secret that the cloud of solar plasma would have an earth-directed component. What could we expect for the coming Halloween weekend? Stay tuned! Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →

X1 solar flare with a major CME Earth-facing sunspot region 2887 erupted today with a major X1.0 (R3-strong) solar flare that launched a major coronal mass ejection towards our planet. Space Weather Live Go to SourceRead More →