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[enterprisewired]

New Year’s Solar Spectacle: Massive Solar Flare Signals Caution Amidst Sky’s Radiant Show

A colossal solar eruption, marking the most substantial Solar flare in recent years, illuminated the skies on New Year’s Eve, signaling a cautionary alert for certain high-frequency radio users.

The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) unveiled an image of this solar phenomenon on Sunday evening, depicting a luminous expanse on the sun, characteristic of a solar flare.

Described by the SWPC as a surge of energy from the sun that typically lasts from minutes to hours, this particular event, classified as an X5 flare, reached its peak a little before 5 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Energy Release Escalation

NASA categorizes solar flares analogous to earthquake scales, ranging from B-class to C-class, M-class, and finally, X-class. Each letter increment signifies a tenfold escalation in energy release, with the exception of X-class flares, which can surpass the value of 9. The most potent flare on record, an X45, occurred in 2003.

While B- and C-class flares remain imperceptible on Earth, M-class flares might induce transient radio disturbances at the poles and minor radiation storms hazardous to astronauts. However, X-class flares like the recent X5 can yield more conspicuous effects, such as radiation storms impacting satellites and imparting minor radiation doses to air travelers near polar regions. Moreover, they could potentially trigger global transmission disruptions and widespread blackouts.

Despite being smaller than the 2003 flare, Sunday’s X5 was the most potent since the X8.2 recorded in September 2017, surpassing the X2.8 event from December 14 in the same solar region.

Impact on Earth

The SWPC cautioned high-frequency radio users about possible signal degradation or loss due to the solar flare’s impact on the sunlit side of Earth. However, for the general populace, concerns were allayed, with the chance of witnessing auroras resulting from a detected coronal mass ejection (CME) being relatively slim.

SWPC’s forecast indicated limited states, predominantly in Alaska and Canada, having a high probability of experiencing the northern lights, while a handful of states like Washington, Idaho, and Maine held faint chances.

While a minor geomagnetic storm watch was issued for Tuesday, the likelihood of aurora sightings seemed even lower based on SWPC’s projections.

Anticipated to become more frequent in 2024, solar activities and CMEs are attributed to the sun’s progression through Solar Cycle 25, 11-year intervals characterized by magnetic pole reversals inducing space weather phenomena.

Despite potential impacts on navigation, communication, and radio signals, Dr. Delores Knipp from the University of Colorado Boulder reassured the public about existing safeguards in electrical grids and communication systems to mitigate adverse effects from solar storms. She stressed that such events, like Sunday’s solar flare, are routine and not cause for undue concern.

NASA’s Clarification

NASA clarified that catastrophic scenarios of a ‘killer solar flare‘ annihilating Earth are implausible. Additionally, with solar cycles recurring every 11 years, most individuals have already experienced a solar maximum without noticing.

A silver lining to this solar cycle is the forthcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, set to coincide near the cycle’s peak, promising an enthralling spectacle for sky gazers, as outlined by NOAA.

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#SolarFlare #SpaceWeather #CelestialSpectacle #NewYearEve #NASA #Astronomy #SolarActivity #SpaceExploration

[trendbuzzin]

India's Historic Solar Mission: Aditya-L1

India has taken a giant leap in the field of space exploration with the successful launch of its groundbreaking solar observation mission, Aditya-L1. This momentous achievement comes just days after India created history by becoming the first country to land a spacecraft near the Moon’s elusive south pole. Let’s delve into the details of this remarkable endeavor and its significance for both…

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#AdityaL1 #CelestialDiscovery #GlobalImpact #IndianAchievement #IndiaSpace #LagrangePoint #SatelliteProtection #ScienceResearch #SolarActivity #SolarMission #SolarStudy #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration #SpaceWeather #SunObservation

[madscientist008]

'The Mega-Bubble That Saved the Earth'?

Hey, did you hear about the mega-bubble that collapsed on the Sun last year? It was so huge that it triggered an explosion that was supposed to hit Earth and cause a massive geomagnetic storm. But then something weird happened. The explosion missed us by a hair and passed mostly south of our planet. We only got a glancing blow that caused some minor auroras on higher latitudes. How lucky is that?😅

Apparently, this event was captured by a satellite called GOES-16, which has an extreme ultraviolet telescope that can see the Sun’s atmosphere. The bubble was actually a giant loop of plasma and magnetic fields that rose from the Sun’s surface and then snapped back, releasing a lot of energy. This is called a coronal mass ejection (CME) and it can travel through space at millions of kilometers per hour. If it hits Earth head-on, it can disrupt our power grids, satellites, and communications. Not to mention the beautiful but potentially dangerous auroras that can appear in the sky.

But why did the CME miss us? Well, it turns out that the direction and orientation of the CME’s magnetic fields are very important. They have to match with Earth’s magnetic field in order to cause a strong interaction. In this case, they didn’t match, so the CME just slid past us without much effect. It’s like trying to connect two magnets with the wrong poles facing each other. They just repel each other.

So we dodged a bullet there, but who knows when the next big CME will come our way? The Sun is very active right now as it reaches the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means more sunspots, flares, and CMEs are likely to happen in the near future. We better hope that our planet’s magnetic shield holds up and protects us from these solar storms. Otherwise, we might be in for some serious trouble.😱

What do you think about this? Are you fascinated by the Sun’s activity or scared by its power? Let me know in the comments below! And don’t forget to follow me for more updates on space weather and other cool stuff!👍

#SpaceWeather #SolarActivity #CoronalMassEjection #GeomagneticStorm #SunSafety #madscientistwriting

[epitome-the-burnkid-viii]

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[parispr1]

We have just had 3 large M flares i just 2 hours - all from AR3293 in the NW, including a rapid M7.2 event at 10:45 UTC. The potential for an X-Flare appears to be increasing. http://SolarHam.com and

https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/.../solar-flares.html and https://spaceweather.com/ and https://twitter.com/drkstrong

#solaractivity #sun #ascension

[thewitfire]

Science Behind the Aurora Borealis: Understanding the Northern Lights

Science Behind the Aurora Borealis: Understanding the Northern Lights. #science #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #solarwind #magneticfield #atmosphere #ArcticCircle #solaractivity #culturalheritage #indigenouscommunities #research #exploration

Science Behind the Aurora Borealis: The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is one of nature’s most captivating phenomena. This captivating light show can be observed throughout northern hemisphere regions near or beyond the Arctic Circle. Not only is this sight truly amazing but also an intriguing scientific curiosity that has intrigued scientists for centuries. Photo by…

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#Aurora Borealis #Northern Lights #Science Behind the Aurora Borealis #Science news

[alanfriedman]

Today’s shaggy dog story on our neighborhood star.

#solaractivity #space #the sun #astronomy #science

[iamhere88]

👑 👽 🧬 #SourceLove #newearth #activation #empowerment #awakening #5dascension #fifthdimension #lightworkersunite #healing #energyupdate #theshift #solaractivity #starseed #lightworker #shadowwork #energy #schumannresonance #sourcefrequency #spirit #angel #angelmessages #higherconsciousness #higherfrequency #higherself #lightcodes #energyshift #lemuria #healer https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca1DpTTLygy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[starseedwrld]

Forehead is starting to throb just thinking about it 😑.. StarseedWRLD.Blog

#meditation #ascension #Starseed #lightworker #woke #energy work #Solaractivity #spiritual #spirituality

[ascensiondiaries]

May 18-21 #solaractivity #solarcycle25 Please share into your stories and wherever you feel guided 🤍 this resource is free online I’m simply here to help spread awareness. www.ascensiondiaries.com Thank you for all the support and love all these years, I love my job 🤍 -Alexis @ascensiondiaries https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJTjSNnxmO/?utm_medium=tumblr

#solaractivity #solarcycle25

[kevinelisl]

The 2 suns about to pass each other 12/14, then the “gas giants” will be seen when the sun “stands still?”12/21=Reciprocals and mirrors. You will get what you gave. #SolarActivity #SkySigns #Soulstice #FireAndIce #MagneticExcursion #SolarTwins #Geminids? Already? #DebrisField https://www.instagram.com/p/CIa7lDhHSs1/?igshid=63y58m55rymr

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[slimjenkinz]

@aliecehurley i appreciate you greatly #sun #solaraction #sodacityvandlz #slimjenkinz #leftyunz #diamondsandrazors #graceunderpressure #thanksforlooking (at Diamond Cut Tattoo Company is Open for Business Come Get Tattooed) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04VmpRlVQK/?igshid=1nauptfn3mjrb

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[epitome-the-burnkid-viii]

Watch the latest episodes of #SupplementalBroadcast to get the absolute most from following the #youtuberecommendedchronicles🔮 🎱 & myself cannot wait to have you join us in our alternative media adventure! #TheGreatAwakening #TheGreatResist #Censorship #Truth #Politics #CurrentEvents #Spirituality #Aliens #SolarActivity

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[dailyeventsworldwide]

Our SUN Today... #OurSun #SpaceWeather #Space #SolarActivity #SolarCycles #HereForYou @saralouisemusic @sideeyecreative https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsfbuVHPAF/?igshid=1hpd45fmi0ktm

#oursun #spaceweather #space #solaractivity #solarcycles #hereforyou

[insidetherealm]

George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, which occurred on the night of December 25–26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack organized by George Washington against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, on the morning of December 26. Planned in partial secrecy, Washington led a column of Continental Army troops across the icy Delaware River in a logistically challenging and dangerous operation.  Other planned crossings in support of the operation were either called off or ineffective, but this did not prevent Washington from surprising and defeating the troops of Johann Rall quartered in Trenton.  The army crossed the river back to Pennsylvania, this time laden with prisoners and military stores taken as a result of the battle.

Washington's army then crossed the river a third time at the end of the year, under conditions made more difficult by the uncertain thickness of the ice on the river.  They defeated British reinforcements under Lord Cornwallis at Trenton on January 2, 1777, and defeated his rear guard at Princeton on January 3, before retreating to winter quarters in Morristown, New Jersey. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_crossing_of_the_Delaware_River

This Is A Photo of the Delaware River January 7th 2015, Winter. I do not see much ice, and is certainly not think enough to walk troops across it. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/markdavidjohnson/16225319605/

This Is A Photo of the Delaware River January 2nd 2018, Winter 3 years doesn't seem like much time, and its not, but this is a change of pace. Source: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/yardley/its-so-cold-delaware-river-has-frozen-over-photos

NASA did the legwork on this already, showing a reconstruction of temperature changes during 1680-1780′s this shows that climate did in fact change over the course of 100 years, up to -7 degrees below average without the influence of humans, and gave George Washington an opportunity of a lifetime (literally). This was a time known as the Maunder Minimum. Source: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/7122

Source: https://spaceweathernews.com/ Our current sunspot count is dismal and headed into a solar minimum in 2019/2020. However this does not mean that we are headed into a “Grand Minimum” like the maunder minimum of our forefathers. but most scientists think its likely we are.

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/solarsystem/06mar_solarminimum.html This is what the sunspot counts looked like, and the peeks and valleys of climate over 400 years based on the cycles of the sun. (Grand Solar Minimum) David Dubyne http://www.oilseedcrops.org/global-cooling/ Lowest Cycle Since records began. https://www.sott.net/article/390583-Grand-solar-minimum-Data-shows-this-is-the-lowest-cycle-since-records-began Crop Damages mapped out via @IceAgeFarmer on twitter http://iceagefarmer.com/map/

It’s kinda crazy but FOX news actually reported on this. “That’s not all. The eleven-year cycle itself snakes up and down like a roller coaster, reaching “grand maxima” and “grand minima” every 100-200 years. The last grand maximum peaked circa 1958, after which the sun has been steadily quieting down. Today, the drop in activity is at its steepest in 9,300 years.” Source: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/07/16/will-sun-put-brakes-on-global-warming.html DailyMail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3156594/Is-mini-ICE-AGE-way-Scientists-warn-sun-sleep-2020-cause-temperatures-plummet.html Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/12/22/were-entering-a-solar-minimum-what-it-means-and-how-it-influenced-2015/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6945c20bc01e AccuWeather (LOL) https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-blogs/climatechange/what-a-new-grand-solar-minimum/52009 Watchers.News https://watchers.news/2018/03/30/study-suggests-modern-grand-solar-minimum-in-2020-2053/ And so much more...

#Ice Age #History #GeorgeWashington #America #Delaware #Science #SolarActivity #SolarCycles #GrandSolarMinimum #News #Research #MaunderMinimum #WarGames #tactician #knowlegeispower #1776

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