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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Firstdragon34 on May 14, 2013, 02:05:17 pm

Title: Solar Activity
Post by: Firstdragon34 on May 14, 2013, 02:05:17 pm

I went onto my favorite Astronomy website called: http://www.solarham.net/

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New Sunspot 1748 is proving to be a big time flare producer. A major solar flare reaching X3.2 just peaked at 01:10 UTC. This is the third such explosion within the past 24 hours. The first measured X1.7 and the second X2.8. Two of the three solar flares is good enough to make it into the Top 10 List of strongest flares during Cycle 24. The active region is still not in the best position for Earth directed explosions, however that will change with each passing hour.

M-class 80%

X-Class 40%

So yeah, I wanted to share this with y'all.  So, discuss.

Title: Re: Solar Activity
Post by: General Battuta on May 14, 2013, 02:15:41 pm

This doesn't seem like particularly remarkable solar weather given where we are in the current activity cycle.

Title: Re: Solar Activity
Post by: Firstdragon34 on May 14, 2013, 02:24:14 pm

Aye.

Given this year is predicted to be the Sun's most active year yet, it'll be interesting to watch it. I've heard rumors after this cycle is done the sun will become unusually quiet for several decades.

Title: Re: Solar Activity
Post by: Dragon on May 14, 2013, 03:04:13 pm

I wonder how far north you'll have to be to see an aurora this year. I'd really like to see one, but I'm not a fan of cold weather. :)

Title: Re: Solar Activity
Post by: watsisname on May 14, 2013, 04:50:03 pm

Here you go (http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/Aurora/index.html). :)