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#11

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 11, 2024, 06:29:30

...and an X5.4 flare around sunrise.

This solar storm is one of the biggest ever recorded.

#12

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 10, 2024, 23:43:44

Auroral displays all over northern and central Europe tonight.

#13

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 10, 2024, 18:05:33

First of the CMEs (or possibly a combined front from the first two) is expected to arrive by about 18:30 UTC.

#14

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 10, 2024, 09:21:54

X3.98 this morning...

#15

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 09, 2024, 20:35:41

...and an X1.0 one this afternoon. At last count that means there may be four coronal mass ejections with Earth-bound components that could stir up aurora and the like from tomorrow. If the night sky is clear, have a look north. You might get lucky.

#16

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 09, 2024, 11:55:29

...and an X2.2 flare this morning to add to the fun.

#17

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Solar flares and more...

Last post by Rick - May 09, 2024, 06:50:41

Over the last few days the Sun has been very active. There have been several X-class flares and at least 3 coronal mass ejections that might have Earth-directed components. Keep an eye out for auroral displays.

See https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/solar-flares.html

[New shower in Hercules]

#18

Alerts! Questions? Discussions... / Re: Newly identified meteor sh...

Last post by Rick - May 01, 2024, 21:39:14

New shower in Hercules

The Global Meteor Network detected a new meteor shower of Halley-type comet origin. The shower activity period occurred in a very narrow time period of only 3.5 hours.

More: https://www.emeteornews.net/2024/05/01/new-shower-in-hercules/

#19

Telescopes Etcetera.... / Re: Restoration of 3" equatori...

Last post by Hugh - Apr 24, 2024, 12:44:55

Well done Roberto ~ that's as good as a piece of art!

~ Hugh

#20

In the Media... / The Great Rift (and a whole lo...

Last post by Rick - Apr 24, 2024, 09:18:31

Today's EPOD has a lot in it...

https://epod.usra.edu/blog/2024/04/the-great-rift.html